Office of Hazardous Materials Enforcement

Mission:

To plan and manage the national program of safety inspection and enforcement of the hazardous materials regulations.

The functions of this Office are:

1. Advise the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety on policy development and program requirements for the national program of safety inspection and enforcement of hazmat regulations;



2. Conduct inspections and investigations to determine compliance with the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) and the hazardous materials regulations contained in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100-178, (including special permitss and approvals issued thereunder);



3. Prepare reports and evidence and recommend enforcement actions to the PHMSA Chief Counsel; assisting the Chief Counsel in the preparation of civil and criminal enforcement actions; and provide technical expertise in administrative and judicial proceedings;



4. Maintain liaison with other Operating Administrations in the Department, Federal agencies, and State enforcement organizations concerning hazmat transportation inspection and enforcement; and



5. Advise the Office of Hazardous Materials Standards regarding the enforceability of existing and proposed regulations.

The functions of this Office are also subject to the executive direction of the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety.

• Hazmat Enforcement