Chapter 6-11 Converting Out of State CDL Endorsements Hazardous Materials Endorsement Due to the federal Patriot Act, the rules for obtaining a Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Endorsement have changes as follows: 1. Massachusetts Commercial Learner’s Permits will no longer be issued with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement. 2. A Commercial License with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement cannot be issued, renewed or transferred until the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) notifies the RMV that the applicant has passed a Background Check. The IBT Background Check Site in Worcester has closed. They are now located in Leominster: IBT Background Check Sites EMSI Woburn 800 W. Cummings Park, Ste. 5225 Woburn, MA 01801 781-376-1806 EMSI Leominster 40 Spruce Street Leominster, MA 01453 978-466-1200 If you fail the Background Check, you are not eligible for a Hazardous Materials Endorsement. Go to the TSA’s website for appeal and waiver information. Here is a link to the Hazmat Brochure Preregister by calling 1-877-429-7746 or by clicking here: http://www.hazprints.com 6:52http://www.tsa.gov http://www.mass.gov/rmv/rmvnews/2005/hazmatbrochure.pdf http://www.hazprints.com http://www.hazprints.com