TSA Tweaking Hazmat Endorsement Application Form

The Transportation Security Administration asked for comments by Oct. 29 on its plan to make minor changes in the application form filed when someone seeks a hazardous materials endorsement (HME) on a commercial motor vehicle driver's license. Collecting optional additional information -- including State Department forms showing birth abroad to U.S. citizens, a U.S. passport number, and whether this is a new applicant or an HME renewal or transfer -- will help state programs forecast driver retention, transfer rates, and drop rates, TSA said. TSA is removing items relating to military service.