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This new Federal Department of Transportation rule affects transportation of hazardous materials needed to support commercial activities like farming and ranching. Its aim is to deter terrorist and other illegal acts while at the same time limiting a producer's exposure to liability in the event that an illegal act occurs. For a one page overview, select the above link.

To assist agricultural operations in assessing risk and transporting hazardous materials safely, a sample security plan has been developed. Most importantly, the plan conforms to Department of Transporation (DOT) security requirements (49 CFR Part 172, Subpart I) for persons who offer or transport hazardous materials. For an example of a this Security Plan, select the above link.

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