Departmentwide Program Evaluation of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Programs (HMPE)
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.
Federal Register Notice announcing
Results of a Departmentwide Program Evaluation of the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Programs (HMPE); Notice of Findings and Recommendations; Published 04/11/2000; 65 FR 19431.
View OST-2000-7761 (Notice No. 00-7);
Organization and Delegation of Powers and Duties; Delegations Concerning the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Programs; Published 08/15/2000; 65 FR 49763.
The Hazardous Materials Employee Resource Handbook (pdf 1.5MB) --
This publication identifies the key USDOT Headquarters, Field Office, and State
participation personnel with hazardous materials responsibilities. This book
is a by-product of the department-wide program evaluation (HMPE).
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