The intent of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) is to ensure safety, contain the material, and:

Communicate the risk. Section 9.1: The intent of the regulations is to Contain the material, Communicate the risk, and Assure safe drivers

The intent of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) is to ensure safety, contain the material, and:

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Tax the shipper" is not correct. The intent of the regulations is to Contain the material, Communicate the risk, and Assure safe drivers and equipment.
  • B. Correct. The intent of the regulations is to Contain the material, Communicate the risk, and Assure safe drivers and equipment.
  • C. Incorrect. "Slow down traffic" is not correct. The intent of the regulations is to Contain the material, Communicate the risk, and Assure safe drivers and equipment.
  • D. Incorrect. "Allow the EPA to track trucks" is not correct. The intent of the regulations is to Contain the material, Communicate the risk, and Assure safe drivers and equipment.