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  1. Which regulation governs the transport of hazardous materials by rail in the United States?

    Answer: 49 CFR Parts 171–180, enforced by FRA for rail

    The Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR Parts 171–180 apply to all modes including rail, with FRA providing enforcement oversight for the rail mode.

  2. A 'forbidden' hazardous material listed in the Hazardous Materials Table means:

    Answer: The material may not be transported in commerce under any circumstances

    Materials marked 'Forbidden' in the HMT are absolutely prohibited from transportation in commerce and no special permit can authorize their shipment.

  3. For a Class 1 explosive shipment, which document must the carrier have before accepting the shipment?

    Answer: Explosives Compatibility Grouping document and the shipping paper

    Carriers transporting Class 1 explosives must verify compatibility groupings and have proper shipping papers before accepting the shipment per 49 CFR 177.835.

  4. A radioactive material's transport index (TI) is used to:

    Answer: Control radiation exposure by limiting the number of packages that can be co-loaded

    The Transport Index (TI) is a number assigned to radioactive packages that controls the maximum radiation level at 1 meter and limits co-loading to protect workers and the public.

  5. Under 49 CFR, when must a HAZMAT placard be replaced or re-displayed after it is damaged or becomes illegible?

    Answer: Before the vehicle is moved again

    Damaged or illegible placards must be replaced before the vehicle continues in transportation to maintain required hazard communication.

  6. Which of the following best describes a 'Portable Tank' (T-code) used in hazmat transportation?

    Answer: A bulk packaging designed to be filled, transported, emptied, and refilled, not permanently attached to a vehicle

    Portable tanks (identified by T-codes in the HMT) are bulk packagings designed to be filled, transported, emptied, and reused, and are not permanently attached to any transport vehicle.

  7. The CHMM candidate should know that the National Response Center (NRC) must be notified of a hazmat release when:

    Answer: The quantity released equals or exceeds the CERCLA reportable quantity for that substance

    CERCLA Section 103 and EPCRA Section 304 require NRC notification when a hazardous substance release meets or exceeds its reportable quantity (RQ).