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PD-31(F): District of Columbia Ordinance prohibiting transportation of certain quantities of explosives, flammable gases, poisonous gases and other materials within the Capitol Exclusion Zone

PD-31F Preemption Description
PD and Docket Number ApplicantSubjectRulingDecision

PD-31(F)
FMCSA-2005-20930

American Trucking Associations, Inc.

District of Columbia requirements for highway routing of certain hazardous materials

Ordinance prohibiting transportation of certain quantities of explosives (Divisions 1.1 & 1.2), flammable gases, poisonous gases and other poisonous materials in Hazard Zones A & B within a 2.2 mile radius of the U.S. Capitol Building ("Capitol Exclusion Zone") is preempted for failure to comply with FMCSA standards for highway routing designations.

71 FR 18137 (4/10/06)

Last updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012