Following a crash that involves hazardous materials, who is responsible for notifying the appropriate government agency?

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Why

As the person on the scene who knows what is being hauled, the driver may have to make the call, or the carrier that employs the driver may make it: the CDL manual tells drivers that they or their employer must phone, and federal rules put the duty on the person in physical possession of the material. The companies that sent or will receive the load do not make that report.

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Topic: Hazardous materials   License: CDL

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• HazMat Emergencies and Reporting

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