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The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety is the Federal safety authority for ensuring the safe transport of hazardous materials by air, rail, highway, and water.  

About Us 
Information about PHMSA's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety.
Calendar 
Planned events specific to Hazardous Materials general and specific topics.
Contact Us 
How to connect with us for more information, requests, and questions.
Data & Statistics 
Accidents and incidents as well as average, annual, and summary statistics.
Electronic Services 
Services available online including FOIA, Registration, and Fine payments.
Enforcement 
Inspection and enforcement ensuring compliance with United States law.
Grants 
Financial and technical assistance for hazardous materials emergency planning and training.
Hazardous Materials Information Center 
1-800-HMR-4922 Mon to Fri 9 to 5 EST (202-366-4488 for Washington DC residents)
Incident Reporting 
Notification and reporting requirements.
International Standards 
Forums to harmonize United States and international standards and regulations.
Interpretations 
PHMSA provides review and interpretation of regulations upon request. View by date, regulation, or search term.
Library 
Available files, reports, documents, and publications.
NTSB Safety Recommendations 
PHMSA is required by law to respond to recommendations issued by NTSB.
Registration 
Are you required to be registered? If so, how do you go about it?
Regulations 
What are the rules and how do they apply to me?
Risk Management 
Identifying and managing risks of transportation of hazmat in commerce.
Safety Advisory Notices 
Federal Register notices concerning safety issues that pose an imminent hazard to the public.
Security 
Enhancing hazardous materials transportation safety and security.
Special Permits & Approvals 
Alternatives to HMR requirements.
Training & Outreach 
Training information, who needs it, and how to obtain it.
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Latest News
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PHMSA PILOT STUDY
Federal and State funding for State Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Planning and Training Programs
 
73 FR 17817 - NPRM
FRA-2006-25169 (HM-246); Hazardous Materials: Improving the Safety of Railroad Tank Car Transportation of Hazardous Materials
 
PHMSA Press Release 01-08
Carl T. Johnson Begins Role as New Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Administrator
 
PHMSA Press Release 11-07
UPDATE: US DOT Hazmat Safety Rule to Place Limits on Lithium Batteries Carried by Passengers Aboard Aircraft Effective January 1, 2008
 
PHMSA Press Release 10-07
U.S. DOT Supports National Fire Prevention Week with Hazardous Materials Safety Guidance
 
PHMSA Publications Review Webpage
Review and comment on hazardous materials publications under development or on training materials being revised.
Latest Events
The following are the next upcoming events focused on Hazardous Materials topics.

All items viewed here and more are in the main Hazmat calendar as well as the all-PHMSA calendar.

 
Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 7, 2008 - ICAO DGP Meeting of the Working Group of the Whole , The Hague, Netherlands
 
Nov 11, 2008 - Federal Holiday: Veterans Day
 
Nov 19, 2008 - Public Meeting , Oklahoma City Conference Room, DOT Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590.
 
Nov 27, 2008 - Federal Holiday: Thanksgiving Day
 
Dec 1, 2008 - Dec 8, 2008 - Meeting to finalize amendments for the 16th Revised Edition of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods , Geneva, Switzerland
 
Hazmat Discussion
Topics of interest such as information about Approvals and Special Permits and topics like: Your Special Permit - Have You Read It?; and Is Training Critical To Your Business?
Rulemaking Events
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The following are related to Hazardous Materials regulatory activities. Note: At this time, these events are not reflected in the main PHMSA calendar.
The following are Rulemaking actions that you can review and comment on. If there are no items listed, there are no currently open comment periods.
 
Sep 9, 2008 - Nov 10, 2008 - Comment period for PHMSA-06-25885 , 73 FR 52558; Risk-Based Adjustment of Transportation Security Plan Requirements
Travel Resources
Tips on how to safely pack and transport batteries, battery-powered devices, and other personal items when traveling.

Safe Travel: Safety Tips for Travelers
Freedom of Information Act
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FOIA established the public's right to obtain information from Federal agencies.
Hazardous Materials Safety Resources
 
Hazardous Materials Information Center
1-800-HMR-4922 Mon to Fri 9 to 5 EST (202-366-4488 for Washington DC residents)
 
Hazardous Materials Registration
Are you required to be registered? If so, how do you go about it?
 
Safe Travel Tips
Tips on how to safely pack and transport batteries, battery-powered devices, and other personal items when traveling.
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All across the nation, Hazardous Materials Enforcement complaints are investigated by:
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The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is for use by first responders at the scene of a transportation incident involving hazardous materials.
HMpubsreview: Publications Review Webpage.  Review and comment on hazardous materials publications under development or on training materials being revised.

Glossary
 
Glossary
Hazardous Materials terms and definitions.
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