Relationship to Federal Regulations - Illinois

The Illinois Department of Transportation (DOT) has incorporated by reference the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 107 – 180, as well as Part 397 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in effect on October 1, 2004. However, Sections 178.340 – 178.343 have been incorporated as they were on October 1, 1989.

The Illinois DOT has also adopted the following federal final rules that affect Parts 107 – 180: HM-223 (10/30/03), HM-229 (12/3/03), HM-189U (12/31/03), HM-230 (1/26/04), HM-215E (4/19/ 04), HM-229 (5/26/04), HM-223 (5/28/04), HM-189X (7/13/04), HM-189W (9/7/04), HM-230 (9/13/04), HM-223 (12/8/04), HM-224E (12/15/04).

49 CFR 173.8(d)(3) was not incorporated by reference and is replaced with a limited exception for use of permanently secured non-specification metal tanks with a capacity of less than 450 L (119 gal) for the transportation of flammable liquid petroleum products by intrastate motor carriers meeting certain conditions.

The Illinois DOT regulates the transportation of hazardous materials within the state. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is responsible for developing and administering the hazardous waste management program within Illinois.