Relationship to Federal Regulations - Maryland

The Maryland Department of Transportation (DOT) has adopted the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 107 and 171 – 180, and all amendments. Any other federal regulations that are made applicable by specific reference contained in the adopted parts, are also applicable.

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has adopted the federal HMR, Title 49, CFR, Parts 170 – 180, as well as Part 397 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and any revisions. The Transportation Authority has specific tunnel, bridge, and highway restrictions for hazardous material transport.

For specific information concerning the MDTA facilities, refer to the Maryland Code of Regulations (COMAR) Title II, Subtitle 07, or contact the MDTA Police.

The MDTA governs the transportation of hazardous materials over the following facilities and their approaches: the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (Interstate- 895); William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge (US 50/301); Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge (U.S. Route 301); Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge (U.S. Route 40); Francis Scott Key Bridge (MD 695); John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway (lnterstate-95); and the Inter­ state 95 Fort McHenry Tunnel.

The Maryland DOT and the MDTA exercise regulatory control over the transportation of hazardous materials within the state.

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is the lead agency in developing and administering the hazardous waste management program within Maryland. The MDE also regulates hazardous material security requirements.