Hazardous Waste
When shipping hazardous waste, these are some of the regulations that apply, in addition to the above general hazmat regulations.
- Special requirements (PDF)
for shipments of hazardous waste by rail.
- Manifest requirements (PDF)
for shipping hazardous waste.
CSX Waste Hauler Certificate: CSX holds certification as a hazardous waste transporter.
Permit of Equivalent Level of Environmental Safety: Outlines rail requirements for transporting hazardous waste in Canada. CSX Transportation is a party to the permit held by the Rail Association of Canada.
Hazardous Waste Signature Request Form: Shippers of hazardous wastes can be pre-approved to sign manifests as "Transporter 1" on behalf of CSX. Submission of this form, along with the requested documents, starts the review process.
Radioactive Waste
Shipments of low-level radioactive waste intended for disposal at a licensed land disposal facility require special manifests.
Low-level Waste Manifest Forms
- NRC Form 540 (PDF)

- NRC Form 540A (PDF)
- NRC Form 541 (PDF)
- NRC Form 541A (PDF)

- NRC Form 542 (PDF)
- NRC Form 542A (PDF)

