You must follow the regulations of the Department of Transportation when transporting pesticides ____.

• A. When using pesticides that may be hazardous in the event of an accident
• B. Whenever you are transporting hazardous materials in barrels
• C. Only when shipping internationally
• D. When using a vehicle to transport pesticides in quantities that trigger regulations

Answer: (C)

The essential idea is that the Department of Transportation’s Hazardous Materials Regulations apply whenever a pesticide is transported as a regulated hazardous material and the shipment meets the regulatory thresholds. This means you must follow DOT rules for any pesticide movement in commerce that triggers the regulations, not just for international shipments. The goal is safety in transit, covering proper packaging, labeling, shipping papers, and training. So, the requirement isn’t limited to international shipping; it applies to domestic movements as well whenever the quantity and classification bring the pesticide under the regulation.