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Advisory Notice; Enhancing the Security of Hazardous Materials in Transportation

Advisory notice.

This notice advises shippers and carriers of voluntary measures to enhance the security of hazardous materials shipments during transportation. The notice addresses personnel, facility, and en route security issues and includes contact points for obtaining additional, more detailed information.

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