Hazardous Surcharge 

Applicability:

This charge applies to all containers handled at Authority terminals, moving by rail between Garden City Terminal (GCT) and the Appalachian Regional Port (ARP) that contain Hazardous Materials or Hazardous Waste as defined by federal, state, or rail carrier regulations.

A. Hazardous Surcharge Rate 

A Hazardous Surcharge of $108.00, per container shall be assessed by the Authority on all such containers containing hazardous materials or hazardous waste. 

B. CSX Intermodal Compliance Reference

This surcharge reflects the additional oversight, documentation, and coordination required for hazardous cargo in compliance with rail partner requirements. All Shippers tendering hazardous materials for intermodal transport must comply with the procedures established in CSX Intermodal Service Directory No. 1 (CSXISD), Section 6.12 – Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste.

C. Shipper Responsibility and Indemnification

Shippers shall remain fully responsible for compliance with all applicable hazardous materials transportation regulations. The Authority shall not be liable for delays, costs, or penalties resulting from a Shipper’s failure to comply with CSXID or regulatory requirements.  The indemnification and hold harmless provisions are set forth in the Authority’s MTOS 5-A, Rule 374-075 and the CSXISD.