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Timestamp: 2018-12-12 19:20:27
Document Index: 273239637

Matched Legal Cases: ['§101', '§1157', '§1158', '§1036', '§1961', '§5124', '§1961']

FFDL 29
Federal HAZMAT Requirements
Original HAZMAT Endorsement
HAZMAT Endorsement Renewal Requirements
HAZMAT Requirements for Noncitizens
TSA Agent Names and Addresses
The USA Patriot Act was enacted by Congress to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States (U.S.) and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and for other purposes.
To apply for an original HAZMAT endorsement, you will need to start a CDL application with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), be at least 21 years of age, and submit all required documentation and fees. A commercial learner’s permit (CLP) and/or temporary license will be issued after the appropriate law tests have been passed. The CLP and/or temporary license will state “Not valid for carrying hazardous materials.” After TSA completes the background check, one of the following will happen:
You will be notified by TSA that you are ineligible for a HAZMAT endorsement. If this happens you will receive a new CDL without a HAZMAT endorsement. To request an appeal hearing, refer to the Hearing Procedures section of this publication.
You must preenroll for the security threat assessment before you visit a Universal Enrollment Services (UES) center to complete the application process. The preenrollment may be done online at universalenroll.dhs.gov or by calling the TSA UES call center at 1-855-347-8371. After completing the preenrollment, you must visit a UES center to provide fingerprints, identity documents, citizenship/immigration documents, and payment in order to complete the HAZMAT endorsement application.
DMV will send a reminder letter approximately 90 days prior to the expiration of your HAZMAT endorsement. You must begin the threat assessment renewal process with TSA at least 30 days before your HAZMAT endorsement expiration date to avoid possible ineligibility to transport hazardous materials while awaiting the results. The renewal application process is similar to the requirements for an original HAZMAT endorsement. After completing the threat assessment application and paying the required fee, you must contact a TSA agent to be fingerprinted.
A lawful permanent resident of the U.S. as defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act in United States Code (U.S.C.), Title 1 §101(a)(20).
A refugee admitted under U.S.C., Title 8 §1157 and in possession of a valid, unrestricted employment authorization document.
An asylum status under U.S.C., Title 8 §1158 and in possession of a valid, unrestricted employment authorization document.
You will be disqualified from holding a HAZMAT endorsement on a CDL if you are wanted or under indictment in any civilian or military jurisdiction for a felony listed as temporary or permanent until the want or warrant is released.
Fraudulent entry into a seaport as described in U.S.C., Title 18 §1036, or a comparable state law.
Violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act in U.S.C., Title 18 §1961, et seq., or a comparable state law, other than the violations listed in paragraph (j) of Part B: Permanently Disqualifying Criminal Offenses.
NOTE: The disqualification period is seven years from the last conviction date for any of the above violations or five years from the prison release date.
A crime listed in U.S.C., Title 18, Chapter 113B, such as terrorism, or a comparable state law.
Improper transportation of hazardous material (U.S.C., Title 49 §5124) or a comparable state law.
Violations of the RICO Act in U.S.C., Title 18 §1961, et seq., or a comparable state law, where one of the predicated acts found by a jury or admitted by the defendant, consists of one of the offenses listed in Part B of the RICO Act.
DMV does not become involved with TSA hearings, appeals, and/or waivers. All security threat assessments and subsequent hearings, if any, will be conducted by TSA. If TSA finds potentially disqualifying information; TSA will send you a letter with instructions on how to proceed. If you have received a Preliminary Determination of Ineligibility (PDI) letter, you may request a waiver and/or an appeal in writing at the address below.
NOTE: Since the address is a post office (PO) box, it can only receive U.S. Postal Service mail. No other types of correspondence will be processed at this address.
Correspondence may be submitted to TSA as follows:
For further information, call TSA at 1-855-347-8371 or e-mail TSA at patriotact@dhs.gov.
To review the regulations, visit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website at www.fmcsa.dot.gov or the TSA website at www.tsa.gov.
TSA agent names and addresses are available online at universalenroll.dhs.gov or by calling 1-855-347-8371. An appointment is not required if the TSA agent is located in California.
FFDL 29 (Rev. 02/2016)