FAA Renews Hazmat Training Form-Filling Frenzy
Published Date: 12/22/2025
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Summary
The FAA is renewing its approval to collect info on hazardous materials training for airlines and repair stations. This affects companies that handle dangerous goods, ensuring they stay safe and follow rules. You’ve got until January 21, 2026, to share your thoughts—no big cost changes, just keeping safety on track!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Airline hazmat paperwork burden
If you run an airline certificate under 14 CFR parts 121 or 135, you must submit hazardous materials (hazmat) manuals and training programs as part of FAA certification and when you revise them. The FAA estimates 62 Part 121 certificate holders and 1,844 Part 135 certificate holders, with an average burden of 6.08 hours per response for Part 121 and 3.58 hours per response for Part 135, and total annual burdens of 23,282 hours (Part 121) and 15,635 hours (Part 135).
Repair station hazmat training proof
Part 145 repair stations must submit documentation showing persons who handle hazardous materials for transportation were trained under 49 CFR parts 171–180 to receive initial certification. The FAA estimates 4,989 Part 145 certificate holders with an average burden of 2.16 hours per response and a total annual burden of 1,396 hours.
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