CFR > Title 49 - Transportation > SUBTITLE B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER III—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Parts 300–399) > SUBCHAPTER B—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS (Parts 350–399) > PART 385—SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES > SUBPART E—Hazardous Materials Safety Permits (§385.401 to §385.423) > 385.401—What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?

385.401—What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?

(a) This subpart contains the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a safety permit to transport certain hazardous materials. No one may transport the materials listed in § 385.403 without a safety permit required by this subpart.
(b) This subpart includes:
(1) Definitions of terms used in this subpart;
(2) The list of hazardous materials that require a safety permit if transported in commerce;
(3) The requirements and procedures a carrier must follow in order to be issued a safety permit and maintain a safety permit;
(4) The procedures for a motor carrier to follow to initiate an administrative review of a denial, suspension, or revocation of a safety permit.