Sixty-day HMSP renewal period now an option, carriers encouraged to use

Carriers are urged to renew 60 days before HMSP expires.

The Trucker Staff

6/3/2008

A recent change in the hazardous materials safety permit (HMSP) application process allows carriers to renew their MCS 150B 60 days before the carrier's HMSP expires. Previously, a renewal application was considered an update if received more than 30 days before the HMSP expiration.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, carriers may continue to operate under an existing HMSP until they are required to renew according to the schedule in 49 CFR 390.19. Carriers are encouraged to use the 60-day grace period before the current permit expires to correct any noncompliance issues that may impact their HMSP renewal. This change will be stated in the Biennial Update Letter mailed to carriers approximately 60 days prior to the renewal schedule.

For more information on other hazmat changes that were effective Jan. 1, 2005, visit www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety-security/hazmat/safety-permits.htm.