Offerors and transporters of certain quantities and types of hazardous materials, including hazardous wastes, are required to file an annual registration statement with the U.S. Department of Transportation and to pay a fee (see Title 49 CFR Part 107, Subpart G (107.601 - 107.620). The fee provides funds for grants distributed to States and Indian tribes for hazardous materials emergency response planning and training and to certain professional organizations for training purposes. This program began in 1992 and is administered by the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).

Final Rule:  See the Final Rule concerning an increase in the registration fees for other-than-small businesses beginning with the 2010-2011 registration year. 

Change of Mailing Address: The mailing address for submitting a registration statement has been changed to:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Hazardous Materials Registration
P.O. Box 530273
Atlanta, GA 30353-0273

All mailed applications should be sent to this address.