49 CFR § 1572.3 - Scope.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t49/s1572.3"
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title: "49 CFR § 1572.3 - Scope."
title_number: 49
title_name: "Transportation"
section_number: "1572.3"
section_name: "Scope."
chapter_name: "TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "D"
subchapter_name: "MARITIME AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY"
part_number: "1572"
part_name: "CREDENTIALING AND SECURITY THREAT ASSESSMENTS"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "46 U.S.C. 70105; 49 U.S.C. 114, 5103a, 40113, and 46105; 18 U.S.C. 842, 845; 6 U.S.C. 469."
regulatory_source: "72 FR 3595, Jan. 25, 2007, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "1572"
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# 1572.3 Scope.

This part applies to—

(a) State agencies responsible for issuing a hazardous materials endorsement (HME); and

(b) An applicant who—

(1) Is qualified to hold a commercial driver's license under 49 CFR parts 383 and 384, and is applying to obtain, renew, or transfer an HME; or

(2) Is applying to obtain or renew a TWIC in accordance with 33 CFR parts 104 through 106 or 46 CFR part 10; is a commercial driver licensed in Canada or Mexico and is applying for a TWIC to transport hazardous materials in accordance with 49 CFR 1572.201; or other individuals approved by TSA.

[72 FR 3595, Jan. 25, 2007, as amended at 72 FR 55048, Sept. 28, 2007]