Movement Approvals

FRA has the enforcement authority and responsibility to ensure the safe transportation of hazardous materials. Movement approvals are required for certain types of hazardous material shipments, such as a one time shipment of hazardous material carrying tank cars, non-conforming packages, tank cars overdue for periodic inspection and test. On January 31, 2012, FRA issued HMG-127 and implemented a 4-tier approval process for such movements.  HMG-127 was revised on March 27, 2012, resulting in a 3-tier approval process.