CHMM Shipping and Transporting Hazmat 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under 49 CFR, which document must accompany a hazardous materials shipment transported by highway?
- Bill of lading with hazmat shipping paper (Correct answer)
- Material Safety Data Sheet only
- EPA manifest only
- Certificate of Analysis
Correct answer: Bill of lading with hazmat shipping paper
A shipping paper (bill of lading) containing required hazmat information must accompany all highway hazmat shipments per 49 CFR Part 172.
Question 2: A driver transporting hazardous materials must keep the shipping papers within reach when:
- The vehicle is in motion (Correct answer)
- Loading the vehicle
- At a weigh station
- Filing trip reports
Correct answer: The vehicle is in motion
49 CFR 177.817 requires shipping papers to be within the driver's immediate reach while the vehicle is in motion.
Question 3: Which marking is required on a non-bulk package containing a hazardous material?
- Proper shipping name and UN identification number (Correct answer)
- Shipper's EIN number
- Receiver's DUNS number
- Date of manufacture
Correct answer: Proper shipping name and UN identification number
Non-bulk packages must be marked with the proper shipping name and UN/NA identification number per 49 CFR 172.301.
Question 4: What is the maximum capacity of a non-bulk packaging under 49 CFR?
- 450 liters (119 gallons) for liquids (Correct answer)
- 500 liters for liquids
- 1,000 liters for liquids
- 250 liters for liquids
Correct answer: 450 liters (119 gallons) for liquids
Non-bulk packaging is defined as having a maximum capacity of 450 liters (119 gallons) for liquids per 49 CFR 171.8.
Question 5: Which federal agency has primary jurisdiction over the transportation of hazardous materials by air?
- FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) (Correct answer)
- DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- EPA
- OSHA
Correct answer: FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
The FAA enforces hazardous materials air transport regulations in coordination with PHMSA's regulations under 49 CFR Parts 171–180.
Question 6: Under DOT regulations, which of the following is a Packing Group I material?
- A material presenting a great danger (Correct answer)
- A material presenting a medium danger
- A material presenting a minor danger
- A material with no packing requirement
Correct answer: A material presenting a great danger
Packing Group I designates materials presenting the greatest danger, requiring the most stringent packaging standards.
Question 7: A shipper must retain a copy of hazardous materials shipping papers for how long after the material is accepted by the initial carrier?
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 1 year
- 3 years
- 5 years
Correct answer: 2 years
49 CFR 172.201(e) requires shippers to retain shipping paper copies for 2 years after acceptance by the carrier.
CHMM Shipping and Transporting Hazmat 2
Under 49 CFR, which document must accompany a hazardous materials shipment transported by highway?