[Web Editor's Note: The accompanying brochure in PDF for the 2008 schedule will be posted here shortly, keep looking here for further updates. Click Schedule in the menu at right for the dates and sites of the 2008 Multimodal Seminars.]

The Multimodal Training Seminars offer something for most hazmat employers and employees. Whether you are new to hazmat transportation or a seasoned professional, breakout sessions are presented to increase your knowledge for the safe and secure transportation of hazmat.

Each seminar begins with a General Session that provides overviews of the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Program and what to expect during the seminar. The remainder of the two-day seminar consists of Concurrent Breakout Sessions.

Sessions are organized and scheduled into three different tracks. You can follow a specific track or you can attend only those sessions that best meet your needs. Each session is offered twice to help you maximize your seminar experience.

[Web Editor's Note: The accompanying brochure in PDF for the 2008 schedule will be posted here shortly, keep looking here for further updates. The 2009 schedule will be posted soon.]

HAZMAT BASICS

How to Use the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), 49 CFR Parts 171-185 – review how to locate specific information in the HMR using the Hazardous Materials Table and to identify: proper shipping name, hazard class/division number, identification number, packing group, packaging references, special provisions, and mode restrictions.

Hazmat Transportation Training Requirements – provides an overview of training requirements found in sections 172.700 to 172.704 of the HMR. Get tips on how to maintain employee training records.

Package Selection, Marking and Labeling Requirements – learn how to select the proper package to transport a non-bulk hazardous material, properly mark the package, and label the package.

Shipping Papers and Emergency Response Information – learn how to properly describe a hazardous material on a shipping paper including additional descriptions and emergency response information.

Placarding Requirements – learn how to determine the required placarding when offering and/or transporting hazardous materials.

Please bring your 49 CFR to the Seminar.

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

Transporting Hazardous Materials by Air, Highway, Rail and Water – review hazmat safety and
compliance issues unique to each mode of transportation. Sessions will be provided by representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal
Railroad Administration, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Inspection Program – review safety and compliance issues related to the inspection of hazmat offerors and those who manufacture, re-qualify, rebuild, repair, recondition, or retest packaging (other than cargo tanks and tank cars) used to transport hazardous materials.

State Hazmat Enforcement – learn how the State, where the seminar is held, enforces the HMR and discuss safety and compliance issues unique to the State.

Legal Review and Update – review recent and pending decisions and issues concerning the relationship between Federal, State, and local hazmat requirements and preemption.  Learn how the PHMSA's Chief Counsel's Office supports the inspection process.

HAZMAT ESSENTIALS

How to Use the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) – review how the DOT Emergency
Response Guidebook is organized and how it can be used during the initial phase of a hazmat incident.

Infectious Substances – learn about the requirements for offering and/or transporting infectious substances.

Regulatory Process and Update – learn how the HMR is changed and how you can provide input to the regulations. Also discuss proposed and recent regulatory changes to the 49 CFR.

Hazmat Transportation Security Requirements – provides an understanding of the security threat, an overview of the specific requirements of HM-232, and suggestions and guidance on how to comply with the security regulations. Sessions will be provided by representatives from the Transportation Security Administration and PHMSA.

Hazmat Training Product Showcase – discover products that DOT has available to help you comply with the HMR. Learn what is available on PHMSA's hazmat website and how to order publications and training tools.

DAY 1

8:00 - 9:00AM Registration

9:00 - 10:00AM General Session

10:15 - 11:45AM Concurrent Breakout Sessions (choose one)

• How to Use the HMR (Basics)
• Transporting Hazmat by Air (Safety & Compliance)
• State Hazmat Enforcement (Safety & Compliance)
• Regulatory Process and Update (Essentials)
• Hazmat Transportation Security Requirements (Essentials)

1:15 - 2:45PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions (choose one)

• Package Selection, Marking, and Labeling Requirements (Basics)
• Transporting Hazmat by Highway (Safety & Compliance)
• State Hazmat Enforcement (Safety & Compliance)
• How to Use the ERG (Essentials)
• Training Requirements (Basics)

3:00 - 4:30PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions (choose one)

• Shipping Papers and Emergency Response Information (Basics)
• Transporting Hazmat by Water (Safety & Compliance)
• Infectious Substances (Essentials)
• Legal Review and Update (Safety & Compliance)
• Hazmat Training Product Showcase (Essentials)

DAY 2

8:30 - 10:00AM Concurrent Breakout Sessions (choose one)

• How to Use the HMR (Basics)
• Placarding Requirements (Basics)
• Transporting Hazmat by Air (Safety & Compliance)
• Transporting Hazmat by Rail (Safety & Compliance)
• Regulatory Process and Update (Essentials)

10:15 - 11:45AM Concurrent Breakout Sessions (choose one)

• Package Selection, Marking, and Labeling Requirements (Basics)
• Transporting Hazmat by Highway (Safety & Compliance)
• PHMSA's Inspection Program (Safety & Compliance)
• Training Requirements (Basics)
• Hazmat Transportation Security Requirements (Essentials)

1:15 - 2:45PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions (choose one)

• Shipping Papers and Emergency Response Information (Basics)
• Transporting Hazmat by Water (Safety & Compliance)
• Legal Review and Update (Safety & Compliance)
• How to Use the ERG (Essentials)
• Infectious Substances (Essentials)

3:00 - 4:30PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions (choose one)

• Placarding Requirements (Basics)
• Transporting Hazmat by Rail (Safety & Compliance)
• PHMSA's Inspection Program (Safety & Compliance)
• Hazmat Training Product Showcase (Essentials)