Who assigns the STCC number?

Who assigns the STCC number?

• A. Standard transportation commodity code number assigned by the Association of American Railroads/Bureau of Explosives
• B. Assigned by the Environmental Protection Agency
• C. Assigned by the International Maritime Organization
• D. Assigned by the Federal Aviation Administration

Answer: (A)

STCC stands for Standard Transportation Commodity Code, a system used to classify commodities for surface transportation, especially rail. These codes are assigned by the Association of American Railroads through its Bureau of Explosives. The purpose is to standardize how shipments are identified so railroads and other surface carriers can quickly recognize contents for hazmat handling, tariffs, and regulatory reporting. The other organizations mentioned—EPA, IMO, and FAA—do not assign STCC numbers; they oversee environmental, maritime, and aviation regulations, using different coding systems.

STCC stands for Standard Transportation Commodity Code, a system used to classify commodities for surface transportation, especially rail. These codes are assigned by the Association of American Railroads through its Bureau of Explosives. The purpose is to standardize how shipments are identified so railroads and other surface carriers can quickly recognize contents for hazmat handling, tariffs, and regulatory reporting. The other organizations mentioned—EPA, IMO, and FAA—do not assign STCC numbers; they oversee environmental, maritime, and aviation regulations, using different coding systems.