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Purpose. This letter transmits guidance to ensure that USACE engineering and construction offices that are responsible for transporting hazardous materials (HAZMAT) or procuring contracts to transport HAZMAT are aware of regulatory requirements issued 25 March 2003 by the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Applicability. This letter applies to HQUSACE/OCE element, major subordinate commands, district, laboratories, and field operating activities (FOA) who transport, offer for transportation, or procure contracts to transport certain DOT regulated HAZMAT offsite. This includes, but is not limited to, HTRW investigation, design and remedial action projects within the military or civil works programs, civil works operations, disposal through the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service, and environmental quality project support to military installations.