Action
Notification continuing the ticketing program.
Summary
On May 15, 1996, RSPA initiated a pilot program for issuing tickets for certain hazardous materials transportation violations. The goal of the program has been to streamline administrative procedures, cut costs, and reduce regulatory burdens on persons subject to Federal hazardous materials transportation law. Tickets have been issued for violations that had little or no direct impact on safety. Penalties have been substantially reduced for persons who paid the amounts assessed in the tickets. This program is consistent with the recommendation in the National Performance Review to streamline the enforcement process by implementing pilot programs to offer greater flexibility in enforcement methods. RSPA's ticketing program has successfully cut costs, simplified the processing of violations, and achieved compliance through more efficient and effective processes. RSPA has decided to make ticketing a permanent part of its compliance program.