Our Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is also helping speed the transport of hazardous materials--including much-needed fuel--to and from hurricane disaster areas with fast tracked emergency special permits.

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One growing application is for background checks for truck drivers applying to transport hazardous materials.

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U.S. law enforcement sources had previously cited only one man who had sought a license to transport hazardous materials.

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