By the 30th of June, 2000, companies that ship, store or transport hazardous materials will see a slight increase in the Registration and Fee Assessment changes per HM-208C. Small businesses (as defined by the Small Business Administration) will pay $300 per year. All other businesses will pay $2,000 per year. The term ‘shipper’ or ‘offeror’ includes selection of the package for a regulated hazardous material, transfer of a hazardous material to a carrier, classifying the material, preparing shipping papers to verify compliance, signing hazardous materials certifications on shipping papers, placing hazardous materials markings or placards on vehicles or packages, providing placard to carriers and a host of similar activities and services.
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