DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
ETL 1110-1- 502
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CECW-E
Washington, DC 20314-1000
Technical Letter
1 October 2003
No. 1110-1-502
Expires 30 September 2008
Engineering and Design
SECURITY PLANNING AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SHIPMENTS
1. Purpose. This letter transmits guidance to ensure that USACE engineering and construction
offices that are responsible for transporting hazardous materials (HAZMAT) or procuring
contracts to transport HAZMAT are aware of regulatory requirements issued 25 March 2003 by
the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) of the Department of Transportation
(DOT).
2. Applicability. This letter applies to HQUSACE/OCE element, major subordinate commands,
district, laboratories, and field operating activities (FOA) who transport, offer for transportation,
or procure contracts to transport certain DOT regulated HAZMAT offsite. This includes, but is
not limited to, HTRW investigation, design and remedial action projects within the military or
civil works programs, civil works operations, disposal through the Defense Reutilization and
Marketing Service, and environmental quality project support to military installations.
3. Distribution. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
4. References. Documents referenced in this ETL are listed below.
a.
68 Federal Register 14510, March 25, 2003 regulatory requirements
b.
49 CFR Subchapter C, DOT HAZMAT regulations
c.
49 CFR 172, Subpart I, requirements for security plans
d.
49 CFR 172.704 requirements for security training
e.
49 CFR 172, Subpart H security awareness training for USACE HAZMAT
employees
f. DoD Instruction 4500.9-R, Chapter 205, paragraph X, May 2003,
5. Discussion.
a. Background. As a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and
subsequent threats related to biological and other hazardous materials (HAZMAT), the Research
and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT)
performed a broad review of government and industry hazardous materials transportation safety
and security programs and concluded that enhanced security measures were necessary to protect
the security of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transported in commerce. On March 25, 2003,
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