10/15/2003
[DOT 49 CFR 172.201(e)] Save Your Shipping Papers
According to the Department of Transportation at
49
CFR 172.201(e), each person on who provides a shipping paper for a hazardous
material must retain a copy of that shipping paper for 375 days after the initial
carrier accepts the hazardous material. EPA requires that copies of hazardous
waste manifests be retained for three years after the initial carrier accepts
the hazardous waste.
Electronic copies of DOT shipping papers are acceptable. All copies must be
accessible at or through the shipper's primary place of business. Shipping papers
must be made available upon request to authorized officials at reasonable times
and locations.