Hazardous Materials

These regulations and industry practices apply to hazardous material shipments.

• The Hazardous Materials Transportation and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005 (49CFR): This is the federal law governing hazardous material shipments.
• CSXT Tariff 4849 (PDF): Addresses the chain of custody between the customer and CSX.
• Cancellation Notice for Tariff 4849 (PDF)
• CSXT Tariff 8100
• CSXT Tariff 4049
• AAR Circular No. OT-55 (PDF): Recommended Railroad Operating Practices for Transportation of Hazardous Materials.
• Routing Risk Assessment: 49 CFR (PDF): USDOT requires carriers of certain hazardous materials to conduct routing risk assessments. The regulation and preamble are included here.

CSX Hazmat Registration: CSX registers with the US DOT as a transporter of hazardous materials.

CSX Transportation Registration (PDF)
CSX Intermodal Terminals Registration (PDF)

CSX Responsible Care Partner Program Certification: CSX is a Responsible Care partner. Click here for our most recent certificate (PDF).

CSX Security Plan Verification: Customers requiring confirmation of CSX’s security plan are invited to download this verification PDF from the CSX Director of Chemical Safety.

CSX Security Plan Verification (PDF)