How should the quantities of hazardous materials transported be considered when determining whether a security plan is required?
Only quantities that pose concern for a high consequence incident (i.e., an incident that may produce serious consequences such as mass casualties or mass destruction) in credible scenarios should be considered. The availability of the materials to the general public should be taken into account. For example, requiring security plans for flammable liquids packaged in non bulk packagings when gasoline is so readily available makes little sense. Terrorists will use the easiest means available in acquiring hazmat. DGAC recommends using the quantity limits used in the UN Indicative List. (7) Does easy availability of a hazardous material in specific quantities outside of transportation play a role in determining whether a security plan should be required? Yes. In general, security plans should not be required for quantities of materials that can easily be acquired commercially or produced from materials easily acquired through commercial means. (8) Should uniform security plan requirements
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