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Frequently Requested Files

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration


The following files have demonstrated to be most frequently requested by shippers, carriers, Federal and State agencies, as well as members of the general public. As a result, they are being provided for viewing and/or downloading. The footnotes associated with the following file names provide information regarding file format and instructions for downloading.

E-mail questions regarding the information contained on this page to the Office of Hazardous Materials Planning and Analysis .

Incident 5800.1 Data Request

Categories of Available Files/Documents

Special Permits Information
Special Permit Evaluation Form Template Used by OHM to evaluate applications for special permits from the HMR ev_form.pdf1 (20K)
Manufacture, Mark, and Sell Special Permit Template Used by OHM as the basis for MMS special permits. mms.pdf1 (9K)
Emergency Special Permit Template Used by OHM as the basis for emergency special permits. emg_form.pdf1 (10K)
Offer (Shipper) Special Permit Template Used by OHM as the basis for Offer (Shipper) special permits. offer.pdf1 (10K)
Current Special Permits Spsumm.dat -- Contains the special permit number, summary, number of holders and expiration date 

Sphold.dat -- Contains the special permit number, holder name and expiration date 

Spregs.dat -- Contains the special permit number and regulation section number affected 

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spregsascii.zip2(13K) 

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sp_dbase.txt2(1K)

OHM Guidance Documents
Hydraulic Pressure Cycling and Performance Evaluation of DOT-3AA Cylinder The report is result of a fatigue and performance testing to evaluate design and manufacturing of certain DOT-3-AA Seamless Steel Cylinder. The purpose of this project was to predict fatigue life and performance of the similar cylinder made from the same cylinder lot. For technical question, contact Mr. Mark Toughiry, 202-366-4545. DOT3AA_CyclingTest_Final_Report (855K)
Fire Investigation of DOT 3AL Cylinder Failure in Luraville, FL This report is Evaluation / Analysis of the valve that was on an Oxygen DOT 3AL cylinder that was ruptured in Luraville, FL. For technical question, contact Mr. Mark Toughiry, 202-366-4545. 05H010_Final_Report_12_17_06 (18.0 MB)
Metallurgical Evaluation of Anhydrous Ammonia Cargo Tank (Nurse Tank) The report is result of a failure analysis and metallurgical analysis of a cargo tank (commonly known as a Nurse Tank). The Nurse Tank failed in service from a cracked head. The purpose of this project was to determine the crack initiation site (CIS) and the cause of the tank failure. For technical question, contact Mr. Mark Toughiry, 202-366-4545 DOT report Final 6-20-07 (3.3 MB)
Metallurgical Evaluation / Analysis Reports The following file is Metallurgical Evaluation / Analysis Reports performed on DOT-3-AA Seamless Steel Cylinder. The purpose of this project was to determine chemical and metallurgical characteristics of the cylinder with a pin hole leak on the sidewall, initial point of fracture, and possible cause of leak. For technical question, contact Mr. Mark Toughiry, 202-366-4545. DOT report Final 6-20-07 (3.0 MB)
Inspection Procedure for Inspection of DOT/TC cylinder Mounting Threads The document provides basic guidelines for the inspection and evaluation of DOT/TC cylinder (tube) mounting threads with outside diameter greater than or equal 18”. This document is a part of special permits that authorize acoustic emission and ultrasonic examination (AE/UE) in lieu of hydrostatic testing. For any technical questions, please contact Mr. Mark Toughiry at OHMT, 202-366-4545. Inspection_Procedure.pdf1 (759KB)
Technical Support Relating to gas cylinders design, operation and re-qualification in the UN Model Regulations, Volume I, Thirteenth revised edition. pertaining. The reports and relating test data were developed by the Office of Hazardous Materials Technology to evaluate and compare the UN referenced international standard organization (ISO) standards with the DOT specifications and regulations. For a technical question, please contact Mr. Mark Toughiry at OHMT, 202-366-4545. ISO9809-3VSDOT3A.pdf1 (14K)
ISO7866VS49 CFR.pdf1 (15K)
PressureDrum
ISO21172VS49 CFR.pdf
1 (17K)
ISO4706VS49 CFR.pdf1 (22K)
ISO11119-2DOTCFFC.pdf1 (28K)
ISO 10461VS49 CFR.pdf1 (20K)
gastable.pdf1 (477K)
DOTFina1202.pdf1 (208K)
Evaluation of Nondestructive Examination for Re-qualification Of Composite Gas This R&D has been performed to evaluate several NDE methods based on their potential ability to detect common flaws such as impact damage in composite gas cylinders. Each NDE method will further be evaluated by actual testing on damaged composite cylinders to confirm accuracy and repeatability.

The R&D has been completed by the Nondestructive Testing Information Center under the direction of the Office of Hazardous Materials Technology.
compositefinal.pdf1 (1MB)
Confirmation of Filling Densities Listed in the United Nation (UN) Model Regulations, Volume I, Thirteenth revised edition. This R&D has been performed to ensure safe operation of receptacles and tubes filled in accordance with Table P 200 of the UN Model Regulations, Volume I, Thirteenth revised edition. The R&D has been completed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the direction of the Office of Hazardous Materials Technology. DOTFina1202.pdf1 (206K)
Procedure for Removal of Nonconforming Hazardous Materials Packagings from Service Used by OHM as the basis for removing nonconforming packagings from service. remoproc.pdf1 (55K)
DOT FRP-1 Standard, Basic Requirements For Fiber Reinforced Plastic Type 3FC Composite Cylinders Used by OHM as the basis for evaluating Type 3FC Composite Cylinders. frp-1.pdf1 (58K)
DOT FRP-2 Standard, Basic Requirements For Fiber Reinforced Plastic Type 3HW Composite Cylinders Used by OHM as the basis for evaluating Type 3HW Composite Cylinders. frp-2.pdf1 (53K)
Basic Requirements for Fully Wrapped Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Lined Cylinders Used by OHM as the basis for evaluating fully wrapped carbon-fiber reinforced cylinders. (revised 3/07) cffc_std.pdf1 (70K) 
Guidance for Conducting Hazardous Materials Flow Surveys Provides step-wise guidance for conducting commodity flow studies for hazardous materials moving by highway.  guide_flow_surveys.pdf (622K)
Biennial Reports
Biennial Reports DOT administers a comprehensive national hazardous materials transportation safety program. The Biennial Report, prepared as required by the Federal hazardous materials transportation law (Federal hazmat law), describes the program, its accomplishments projections for future years, violations, penalties assessed, and its safety record.

You can view and download each report's Appendix C "Penalty Actions" separately. Appendix C provides a summary of each penalty action taken by DOT for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

05-06 Biennial
05_06biennial_report.pdf1 (2.8M)
96-97 Biennial
96_97biennial.rpt.pdf1 (4.7M)
94-95 Biennial
94_95biennial.rpt.pdf1 (501K)
Penalty Actions Reports (by mode/year)
2005 Penalty Actions Report Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. PHMSA-05 (937K)
2004 Penalty Actions Report Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. PHMSA-04 (392K)
2002 Penalty Actions Report Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. PHMSA-023 (179K)
PHMSA-02 Ticketing Penalties (199K)
2001 Penalty Actions Report Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. PHMSA-013 (129K)
PHMSA-01 Ticketing Penalties (131K)
2000 Penalty Actions Report Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. PHMSA-003 (126K)
PHMSA-00 Ticketing Penalties (116K)
1999 Penalty Actions Report Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

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PHMSA-993 (130K)
PHMSA-99 Ticketing Penalties (147K)
1998 Penalty Actions Report Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

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1998 Penalty Actions Report3 (all modes) (591K)
PHMSA-983 (104K)
PHMSA-98 Ticketing Penalties 3 (73K)
1997 Penalty Actions Report Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. 

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FAA-973 (120K)
FHWA-973 (92K) 
FRA-973 (136K)
PHMSA-973 (133K)
PHMSA-97 Ticketing Penalties (73K)
USCG-973 (179K)
1996 Penalty Actions Report Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. 

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FAA-963 (91K)
FHWA-963 (88K)
FRA-963 (188K)
PHMSA-963 (50K)
PHMSA-96 Ticketing Penalties (15K)
USCG-963 (44K)
1994-95 Penalty Actions Report Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. 

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FAA 94-953 (130K)
FHWA 94-953 (515K)
FRA 94-953 (289K)
PHMSA 94-953 (147K)
USCG 94-953 (99K)
1993 Penalty Actions Report Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. 

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FAA-933 (95K)
FHWA-933 (184K)
FRA-933 (162K)
PHMSA-933 (79K)
USCG-933 (41K)
1992 Penalty Actions Report Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. 

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FAA-923 (91K)
FHWA-923 (88K)
FRA-923 (188K)
PHMSA-923 (50K)
USCG-923 (44K)
Other Hazmat Reports
Department Wide Program Evaluation of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Programs

 

In March, 2000 a ONE-DOT team from the Office of Inspector General, United States Coast Guard, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration completed a DOT-wide Program Evaluation of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Programs (HMPE). The program evaluation had two broad objectives. Objective I was to document current hazardous materials movements, Operating Administrations' programs, and program delivery. Objective II was to assess the effectiveness of DOT's overall hazardous materials program as it affects each step in the hazardous materials transportation process, from packaging to receiver, recommend improvements, and identify areas for further analysis and action. The team found that DOT's hazardous materials program works reasonably well, but needs to be improved through DOT-wide strategic planning and program coordination, more focused delivery, and better data.  HMPE Executive Summary (297K)
Full HMPE Report (750K) 

 

Hazardous Materials Shipments Detailed study of Hazardous Materials Shipments within the U.S.
Note: The following Exe file contains the study and all supporting appendices.

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hmship.exe2 (164K) 
hmship.zip2 (164K) 
The Dynamics of Tank-Vehicle Rollover and the Implications for Rollover-Protection Devices (UMTRI-98-53)
This study has attempted to expand the knowledge base on the dynamics of tank vehicle rollover events in order that such guidance and information can be improved.  umtri_fhwa.pdf1 (1.5M) 
Development of the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances for the 2000 Emergency Response Guidebook This report from the Argonne National Laboratory provides technical documentation for values in the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances (PADs) in the 2000 Emergency Response Guidebook (2000ERG). The objective for choosing the PADs specified in the 2000ERG was to balance the need to adequately protect the public from exposure to potentially harmful substances against the risks and expenses that could result from overracting to a spill. 

anl-dis-00-1.pdf -- Full Version 

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  anl-intro.pdf-- Contents, Notations, Abstract, Summary.
  anl-sect-1.pdf -- Section 1.
  anl-sect-2.pdf -- Section 2.
  anl-sect-3.pdf -- Section 3.
  anl-sect-4.pdf -- Section 4.
  anl-sect-5.pdf -- Section 5.
  anl-sect-6.pdf -- Section 6.
  anl-app-a.pdf -- Appendix A.
  anl-app-b.pdf -- Appendix B.
  anl-app-c.pdf -- Appendix C.
  anl-app-d.pdf -- Appendix D.
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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anl-app-a.pdf1 (678K)
anl-app-b.pdf1 (592K)
anl-app-c.pdf1 (905K)
anl-app-d.pdf1 (208K)

Nondestructive Inspection of High Pressure Aluminum Gas Cylinders
Testing recommendations related to high pressure DOT 3AL seamless aluminum and special permitaluminum composite hoop-wrapped cylinders made of aluminum alloy 6351-T6. Cover Page (4K)
Table of Contents (39K)
Final Report (2,293K)
Appendices (49K)
Compressed Gas Cylinders Notices on current safety issues and testing recommendations related to high pressure DOT-3AL seamless aluminum and special permit aluminum composite hoop-wrapped cylinders made of aluminum alloy 6351-T6.

Advisory: Cylinders - Overfilling Prevention Devices (OPD)

Information on DOT 3AL Cylinders

  
OPD (51K)

Development of Accept Reject Criteria for Requalification of High Pressure Steel and Aluminum Cylinders
The objective of this Report is to establish a technical basis for setting acceptance/rejection limits for the cylinders at the time of retesting that are based on the performance of the cylinders. This report is also available at National Technical Information Center (NTIS). ar_criteria.pdf (155K)
Examination Of The Nondestructive Evaluation Of Composite Gas Cylinders The objective of this report was to evaluate several NDE methods according to available literature, based on their potential ablity to inspect composite gas cylinders, by conducting a review of the current practice and state of the art in inspecting composite gas cylinders. NDE_Report (15M)

Information on DOT 3AL Cylinders

Registration
Hazardous Materials Registration Form 5800.2 Used by shippers and carriers for registering as a hazmat shipper/carrier, if applicable. Revised 3/2008. regform2008_fee.pdf1 (591K)
Instructions for completing Registration Form 5800.2 Used by shippers and carriers for completing the registration form 5800.2. regbrch2008.pdf1 (1.2M) 
Hazardous Materials Registration Data for Year 2008-2009 Shipper and carrier data entered for the registration year 2008-2009 

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Hazardous Materials Registration Data for Year 2007-2008 Shipper and carrier data entered for the registration year 2007-2008 

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Hazardous Materials Registration Data for Year 2006-2007 Shipper and carrier data entered for the registration year 2005-2006 

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Hazardous Materials Registration Data for Year 2005-2006 Shipper and carrier data entered for the registration year 2005-2006 

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Hazardous Materials Registration Data for Year 2004-2005 Shipper and carrier data entered for the registration year 2004-2005 

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Hazardous Materials Registration Data for Year 2003-2004 Shipper and carrier data entered for the registration year 2003-2004 

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New Hazardous Materials Incident Report Form 5800.1 Used by shippers and carriers for notifying OHM of incidents occurring during the transportation of hazardous materials.

For incidents occurring AFTER January 1, 2005
Paper Form1 (124K)

Online Form
New Guidance Document for preparing Hazmat Incident Reports Used by shippers and carriers for preparing Form 5800.1. Guidance & Instructions1 (528K)
Hazardous Materials Incident Report Form 5800.1 Used by shippers and carriers for notifying OHM of incidents occurring during the transportation of hazardous materials.

For incidents occurring BEFORE January 1, 2005
5800.pdf1 (77K)
Guidance Document for preparing Hazmat Incident Reports Used by shippers and carriers for preparing Form 5800.1. Guidance & Instructions1 (457K)
Annual/Biennial Hazardous Materials Incidents Summaries View the summary and exhibits at the View Reports link under each year.

These Hazardous Materials Incidents Summary Reports provide an analysis of hazardous materials incidents each year. The anaylsis, tables, graphs, and maps are a snapshot of the incident data at the time of the report and do not reflect the significant data changes that occur as DOT continues to receive 5800.1 forms after the report is completed. To see the most up-to-date incident information, see the Spills page for "Hazardous Materials Summary Statistics and Data" .

Historical Biennial Reports for 1994-1997


2002-2003
View Reports

2000-2001
View Reports

1998-1999
View Reports

Other Miscellaneous Files
Emergency Response Guidebook 2008 (English) The data you are receiving in these files CANNOT reproduce the book as it appears in its full printed format. The data does contain all the information presented in the Material Name (yellow and blue pages), Guides (orange pages), and Isolation/Protective (green pages) sections of the Emergency Response Guidebook 2008.

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English
Alphabetical List Final ERG2008 June 12 2007.xls

Guide Pages Final ERG2008 June 15.xls

Numerical List Final ERG2008 June 12 2007.xls

TIHWR Table Final ERG2008 April 13 2007.xls

Water Reactive List Final ERG2008 April 13 2007.xls
Explosives (Non-Military)
 
Updated as of February 28, 2007 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 

 

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All Fireworks -- fwks_xxxx.exe 

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UN Third Party Documents
UN Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Report Format Contains sample copies of all POP test reports in Microsoft Word. (UN1A2, UN4G, etc.) Sample Test Report Formats for UN Performance Oriented Packagings (POP).zip2 (45K)

   Readme.txt

Listing of Hydrostatic Retesters Contains company information and type of cylinder retester. 

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Foreign Approvals Status Report Contains a list of foreign approvals, manufacturers and independent inspection agencies.  manufacturers_v3_2_2008.xls1 (52K)
Registered UN Packaging Manufacturer's Symbols (M Numbers) Contains M Number, company information, and packaging type manufactured. 

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Title 49 CFR 172.101 Table 
(List of Hazardous Materials)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Note: The Department of Transportation's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety maintains this data to enhance public access to the Department's information. The data contained in this table is not intended to take the place of published agency regulations. The data is continually under development. While we try to keep the data timely and accurate, we make no guarantees. We will correct errors brought to our attention as quickly as we are able. 

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172101ascii.exe2(584K)
172101ascii.zip2 (568K)
   Readme.txt
March 2008 HMT.xls2 (967K)
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
Cylinder Failure Analysis Reports
 
 

 

These files are documents frequently requested pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The majority of documents requested under FOIA from the PHMSA Office of Hazardous Materials Safety are generated as the result of a hazardous materials accident or incident. Documents that have been released to an initial requester are then classified as public information and are not subject to FOIA.

The following files are Metallurgical Evaluation / Analysis Reports performed on Ruptured DOT-3-AL Aluminum Cylinders in the United States in order to determine the cause of the failure and its relevant to sustain load cracking. If you have any technical question (only) please contact Mr. Mark Toughiry, 202-366-4545.
Index of Exhibits
 
 
 

 

October 23, 1995 - Hazmat incident involving the release of Dinitrogen Tetroxide in Bogalusa, Louisiana The following files are documents frequently requested pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The majority of documents requested under FOIA from the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety are generated as the result of a hazardous materials accident or incident. Documents that have been released to an initial requester are then classified as public information and are not subject to FOIA. 
 
 
Index of Exhibits1(10K)
Bogalusa Louisiana Incident1(13.4M) 

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Part 11 (2.2M)
Part 21 (2.0M)
Part 31 (2.0M)
Part 41 (2.2M)
Part 51 (2.0M)
Part 61 (2.7M) 

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