Relationship to Federal Regulations - Mississippi

Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) adopted the rules and regulations of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) relative to the transportation of hazardous materials as set forth within Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 100 – 180, and any amendments thereto. This has been in effect since September 17, 1992. The Mississippi PSC has additionally adopted the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations — including Part 397 — of the United States DOT, as amended or to be amended in the future.

The Mississippi PSC exercises regulatory control over the transportation of hazardous materials within the state.

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the majority of the hazardous waste management program within Mississippi. The Mississippi Hazardous Waste Management Program regulates hazardous waste generation, transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal.