1. A highway route-controlled quantity of a Class 7 (radioactive) material, as defined in 49 CFR part 173.403, in a motor vehicle, rail car, or freight container;
2. More than 25kg (55 pounds) of a Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (explosive) material in a motor vehicle, rail car, or freight container;
3. More than one L (1.06 qt) per package of material poisonous by inhalation, as defined in 49 CFR Part 171.8, that meets the criteria for Hazard Zone A;
4. 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;
5. 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 for that class under provisions of 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart F;
6. A select agent or toxin regulated by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention under 42 CFR Part 73; or
7. A quantity of hazardous material that requires placarding.

Hazmat employees of companies, that are required to have a security plan under this regulation, must be trained in the plan’s specifics. The training must provide an awareness of the security issues associated with hazardous materials transportation. This training must also include a component covering recognition and response to possible security threats.

When conducting facility inspections, DOT inspectors will be looking for security plans and training records related to security. If violations are found, appropriate penalty action will be initiated. Baseline penalties for these violations will be provided in a civil penalty rulemaking that RSPA expects to issue in the near future.