I. Purpose
As a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and subsequent threats related to
biological and other hazardous materials, the Research and Special Programs (RSPA) office of
the Department of Transportation (DOT) undertook a broad review of government and industry
hazardous materials transportation safety and security programs. In the wrong hands,
hazardous materials can pose a significant security threat. Hazardous materials in
transportation are particularly vulnerable to sabotage or misuse. On May 2, 2002, RSPA
issued a proposed rulemaking addressing security requirements. On March 25, 2003, RSPA
issued the final rule on this matter.
USACE is committed to the safety and security of our employees, the customers we serve, and
the general public. In a sincere effort to comply with DOT Security Regulations (HM-232), the
(name of USACE office) has prepared this security plan to address the security requirements
pertinent to the offering of the following hazmat: (check ones that apply)
A highway route-controlled quantity of a Class 7 (radioactive) material in a motor vehicle,
rail car, or freight container;
More than 25 kg (55 pounds) of a Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (explosive) material in a motor
vehicle, rail car, or freight container;
More than one L (1.06 qt) per package of a material poisonous by inhalation that meets
the criteria for Hazard Zone A;
A shipment of a quantity of hazardous materials in a bulk packaging having a capacity
equal to or greater than 13,248 L (3,500 gallons) for liquids or gases or more than 13.24
cubic meters (468 cubic feet) for solids;
A shipment in other than a bulk packaging of 2,268 kg (5,000 pounds) gross weight or
more of one class of hazardous materials for which placarding of a vehicle, rail car, or
freight container is required;
A select agent or toxin regulated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
under 42 CFR 73; or
A quantity of hazardous material that requires placarding under the provisions of 49 CFR
172, Subpart F.
(Name of USACE office) acts as an offeror of the above covered hazmat. The physical loading
and transportation of this material is to be conducted by (name of companies). This plan will
cover our responsibilities as the offeror during pre-transportation activities and our efforts to
coordinate the security aspects of the physical loading and transportation of the hazmat as
conducted by (name of company).
II. Roles and Responsibilities
The (name of USACE office) at (site or project name) located at (address) serves in the capacity
as an offeror of (type of hazmat from above). The government manages the work at the site
and contractually requires that (name of site contractor) secure the site as per the basic
contract. (Note: In the following phrase, indicate the specific functions the government will
perform verses the contractor. Example follows.) Through the contract, the government
procures the services of a contractor who is responsible for the development of shipping papers
for the hazmat as well as the physical marking, labeling, placarding and packaging of the
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