Transportation security administration approval of hazardous materials endorsement issuances

The director may not issue, renew, upgrade, or transfer a hazardous materials endorsement for a commercial driver's license to any individual authorizing that individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle transporting a hazardous material in commerce unless the transportation security administration has determined that the individual does not pose a security risk warranting denial of the endorsement. The director shall immediately revoke or deny an individual's hazardous materials endorsement if the transportation security administration serves the state with an initial determination of threat assessment and immediate revocation. The director shall, within fifteen days, revoke or deny the individual's hazardous materials endorsement if the transportation security administration serves the state with a final determination of threat assessment.