Hazardous Materials Transportation Act
- Pronunciation
- /HAZ-ard-ee-us MAT-er-yulz TRANZ-port-ay-shun ACT/
- Category
- Plural
- Hazardous Materials Transportation Acts
Definition
A US federal law that regulates the safe transportation of hazardous materials by land, sea, or air. It establishes standards for packaging, labeling, and transportation of these materials to protect human health, safety, and property.
Etymology
From the combination of 'hazardous' and 'materials transportation act'.
Example
The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act regulates the transport of pesticides across state lines.
Related Terms
- DOT
- Regulations
- Safety