Which statement is true about the U.S. Department of Transportation's responsibilities?

Which statement is true about the U.S. Department of Transportation's responsibilities?

• A. It regulates the transport of hazardous materials
• B. It regulates radiopharmaceutical dispensing
• C. It sets purity standards for radiopharmaceuticals
• D. It manages medical waste disposal

Answer: (A)

The Department of Transportation regulates how hazardous materials are shipped. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive and fall under the Hazardous Materials Regulations, which require proper packaging, labeling, shipping papers, and training for anyone handling or transporting them. This ensures safe transit across carriers and jurisdictions. The other topics—dispensing radiopharmaceuticals, setting their purity standards, and medical waste disposal—are governed by different agencies (such as the NRC or FDA for dispensing and purity, and environmental/health agencies for waste), not DOT shipping rules.

The Department of Transportation regulates how hazardous materials are shipped. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive and fall under the Hazardous Materials Regulations, which require proper packaging, labeling, shipping papers, and training for anyone handling or transporting them. This ensures safe transit across carriers and jurisdictions. The other topics—dispensing radiopharmaceuticals, setting their purity standards, and medical waste disposal—are governed by different agencies (such as the NRC or FDA for dispensing and purity, and environmental/health agencies for waste), not DOT shipping rules.