Relationship to Federal Regulations - Wisconsin

Wisconsin has adopted, by Administrative Rules, the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 107, 171-173, 177, 178, and 180. The adoption has been in effect since June 1, 2002, and applies to interstate and intrastate carriers, drivers, or vehicles. In April 2009, Wisconsin revised Administrative Rule Trans 326; the revision included changes to language in 326.01 and 326.01(8) to assist in keeping current with federal regulations and out-of-service criteria, and 326.01(7m) was adopted to include 49 CFR Part 385 Subpart E.

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin has incorporated by reference the federal HMR, Title 49, CFR, Parts 130, 171-179, and 180, in effect since June 2, 1994.

The Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) exercises regulatory control over the transportation of hazardous materials within the state. The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin regulates the transportation of hazardous materials throughout the Menominee Indian Reservation.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the lead agency in developing and administering the hazardous waste management program within Wisconsin.