DOT Site Security Plan and Training Requirements for Printers

As a result of increased security concerns in the United States, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released new rules, which took effect September 23, 2003, requiring security planning and training for certain types of businesses, including printers. The purpose of developing and implementing a security plan is to identify and reduce security risks related to the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce. This fact sheet will guide the user in determining whether the rule applies to a facility and what to do if it does.Ope