Question If you apply for an original or renewal HazMat endorsement, you must undergo a check through which agency? Answers The Transportation Security Administration The Federal Bureau of Investigation The Department of Energy The local law enforcement agency Explanation To obtain a hazardous materials endorsement, you must pass a security check conducted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This questions appears in the following tests: Connecticut HazMat Indiana Tank Massachusetts HazMat South Dakota HazMat