Relationship to Federal Regulations - Minnesota

Minnesota Statutes § 221.033 adopts by reference the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 171-199, and United States Code, Title 49, Sections 5101-5126, with limited exceptions. No person may transport, offer, or accept for transportation any hazardous material, hazardous substance, or hazardous waste within the State of Minnesota except in compliance with these federal requirements. The provisions apply to the transportation of hazardous materials in intrastate commerce to the same extent they apply to transportation in interstate commerce.

Minnesota has also adopted applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), including Parts 392 and 397, through Minnesota Statutes § 221.0314 and related statutes. These regulations apply to motor carriers operating within the state, including intrastate carriers, as specified by Minnesota law. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO), and the Minnesota State Patrol (MSP), Commercial Vehicle Section, regulate and enforce the transportation of hazardous materials, hazardous substances, and hazardous wastes within the state.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (PCA) administers the hazardous waste management program within Minnesota and oversees the regulation of hazardous waste generation, transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal.