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1. Question: Who is responsible for completing and submitting 99 acres database a detailed hazardous materials incident report?
Answer: As specified in § 171.16(a), each person in physical possession of a hazardous material at the time of an incident must file a Hazardous Materials Incident Report on DOT Form F 5800.1 with the Department. See § 171.16(b) for information on providing and maintaining copies of the incident report, details on where to obtain the forms, and where to file the forms.
2. Question: How long do I have to submit a written incident report?
Answer: According to § 171.16(a), a person must submit a detailed incident report to the Department within 30 days of learning of the incident.
3. Question: Who is responsible for providing immediate notification by telephone if an incident occurs that meets the criteria in § 171.15(b)?
Answer: As specified in § 171.15(a), all persons in physical possession of hazardous materials at the time of an incident must provide notification by telephone to the National Response Center (NRC) at 1-800-424-8802 (toll-free) or 1 –202–267–2675 (toll call). Any person performing or contractually responsible for performing any of the functions of the HMR is legally responsible under the regulations for their proper performance.
4. Question: How long do I have to provide notification by telephone to the National Response Center (NRC) when an incident that meets the criteria in § 171.15(b) occurs?
Answer: According to § 171.15(a), a person must provide notification by telephone as soon as practicable but not later than 12 hours after the occurrence of any incident described in § 171.15(b). No delay in reporting is permitted beyond that necessary to safely secure the scene of the incident.
5. Question: If an incident occurs that results in the closure of an access road (i.e., on-ramp, off-ramp, jug, or slip road) to a highway, is the closure of the access road leading to the highway considered a “road closure” and subject to the hazard reporting requirements in § 171.15?
Answer: The answer is yes. Components of a highway, such as access roads and interchange areas that provide access to highways—including interstate highways—are considered components of a "major artery or transportation facility," and therefore are subject to the requirements of § 171.15(b)(1) )(iv).
