HAZMAT FEES TO BE REDUCED

The U. S. Department of Transportation issued a proposed rule last week that would reduce hazardous material registration fees for the 2003-2004 registration year beginning July 1. Current fees are $2000 for large businesses and $300 for small businesses (less than 100 employees). The proposal would lower these fees to $300 for large businesses and $150 for small businesses.

Businesses that have paid in advance for 2003-2004 will receive a refund from USDOT.