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Latest Trucking News Hazmat Threat Assessment ProgramBackground Checks Now Required for Hazmat Truck Drivers As part of its Hazmat Threat Assessment Program, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now requires the collection of biographical information and fingerprints from applicants who wish to obtain a new Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) on their state-issued Commercial Driver's License (CDL). This requirement became effective for new HME applicants on January 31, 2005. Individuals who wish to renew or transfer an existing HME may begin submitting biographical information and fingerprints with their HME application as early as March 31, 2005, but this information will be required as of May 31, 2005. This program does not apply to applicants for or holders of a CDL who do not wish to hold an HME. TSA implemented the Hazmat Threat Assessment Program to meet the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act, which prohibits states from issuing a Hazmat endorsement on a CDL without first determining whether or not an individual seeking to transport hazardous materials poses a security risk. TSA requires commercial drivers who seek to apply for, renew, or transfer an HME on their state-issued CDL to undergo a security threat assessment, which includes a fingerprint-based FBI criminal history records check, an intelligence-related check, and immigration status verification. Under the rules governing the Hazmat Threat Assessment Program, an applicant will be disqualified from holding an HME if they:
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