[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR212.227]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 212_STATE SAFETY PARTICIPATION REGULATIONS--Table of Contents

 

                  Subpart C_State Inspection Personnel

 

Sec. 212.227  Hazardous materials inspector.



    (a) The hazardous materials inspector is required, at a minimum, to 

be able to conduct independent inspections to determine compliance with 

all pertinent sections of the Federal hazardous materials regulations 

(49 CFR parts 171 through 174, and 179), to make reports of those 

inspections and findings, and to recommend the institution of 

enforcement actions when appropriate to promote compliance.

    (b) The hazardous materials inspector is required, at a minimum, to 

have at least two years of recent experience in developing, 

administering, or performing managerial functions related to compliance 

with the hazardous materials regulations; four years of recent 

experience in performing functions related to compliance with the 

hazardous materials regulations; or a bachelor's degree in a related 

technical specialization. Successful completion of the apprentice 

training program may be substituted for this requirement.

    (c) The hazardous materials inspector shall demonstrate the 

following specific qualifications:

    (1) A comprehensive knowledge of the transportation and operating 

procedures employed in the railroad, shipping, or manufacturing 

industries associated with the transportation of hazardous materials;

    (2) Knowledge and ability to understand and detect deviations from 

the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations, 

including Federal requirements and industry standards for the 

manufacturing of bulk packaging used in the transportation of hazardous 

materials by railroad;

    (3) Knowledge of the physical and chemical properties and chemical 

hazards associated with hazardous materials that are transported by 

railroad;

    (4) Knowledge of the proper remedial actions required to bring 

railroad, shipper, and/or manufacturing facilities into compliance with 

the Federal regulations; and

    (5) Knowledge of the proper remedial actions required when a 

hazardous materials transportation accident or incident occurs.



[57 FR 28115, June 24, 1992]