La. Admin. Code tit. 73 § I-1301

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-1301 - Explosives, Flammable Liquids, and Hazardous Materials

A. Any interstate or international transportation of explosives, flammable liquids, or any other hazardous materials is regulated by federal laws. Contact should be made with the Federal Highway Administration, Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety, Room 301, Federal Building, Baton Rouge, LA 70801; Mailing Address: Box 4126, 750 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70821; (225) 389-0390.

B. Explosives. All vehicles transporting explosives Intrastate in Louisiana must have a permit from the Department of Public Safety, Explosives Control Unit, Box 66614, Baton Rouge, LA 70896; (225) 925-6113; (225) 925-6595 after hours and emergencies.

C. Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Anhydrous Ammonia

1. Any company which intends to transport liquefied petroleum gas or anhydrous ammonia over Louisiana highways must obtain a permit from the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission, Box 66209, Audubon Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70896; (225) 925-4895.

2. Any driver who intends to transport liquefied petroleum gas over Louisiana highways must pass an exam and receive a card of competency from the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission.

3. All vehicles transporting 3,500 or more gallons of liquefied petroleum gas or anhydrous ammonia must be registered with and tagged by the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission.

D. Hazardous Materials and Motor Carrier Safety Act Regulations and Requirements, Department of Public Safety, Hazardous Substances Section, Box 66614, Baton Rouge, LA 70896; (225) 925-6113; (225) 925-6595 after hours and emergencies.

La. Admin. Code tit. 73, § I-1301

Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Highways, LR 5:26 (February 1979), amended by the Office of Weights, Measures and StandaLR rds, 22:120 (February 1996).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:2 et seq.