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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, registration, and other 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. Glossary, FAQs, and more.
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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NOW AVAILABLE - See How To Use the ERG Training Video under "Related Links"

FRAUD ALERT - Bogus Requests for Financial Information

Harmonization Rule Issued (HM-215J/HM-224D)

Incident Reports Database Search

	PHMSA PILOT STUDY
	Federal and State funding for State Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Planning and Training Programs First Phase Draft Report

	73 FR 17817 - NPRM
	FRA-2006-25169 (HM-246); Hazardous Materials: Improving the Safety of Railroad Tank Car Transportation of Hazardous Materials

Current PHMSA Focus Newsletter

	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.

Safety Advisory Notices

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.

May 25, 2009 - Federal Holiday: Memorial Day

Jun 2, 2009 - Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety One-Day Workshop , Pittsburgh, PA

Jun 4, 2009 - Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety One-Day Workshop , Charleston, WV

Jun 8, 2009 - Jun 12, 2009 - International Maritime Organization (IMO) Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers Sub-Committee (DSC Sub-Committee) Editorial and Technical Group Meeting , London, England

Jun 16, 2009 - Jun 17, 2009 - Multimodal Hazardous Materials Transportation Two-Day Seminar , Detroit, MI

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.

Rulemaking Events and Notices

Notices of Proposed rulemakings (NPRM) and Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemakings (ANPRM)

Safety Advisory Notices

Special Permit Notices

Notices of Public Meetings

Other Miscellaneous Notices

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.

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

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HMpubsreview: Publications Review Webpage. Review and comment on hazardous materials publications under development or on training materials being revised.

Freedom of Information Act

FOIA established the public's right to obtain information from Federal agencies.

FOIA and FOIA Requests

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?

HMSAT Presenter Form

Order Publications

Register for a Workshop or Seminar

Training Information - 202-366-2301

Research & Development

Safety Advisory Notices

Special Investigations

Hazardous Materials Safety page

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All across the nation, Hazardous Materials Enforcement complaints are investigated by:

Special Investigations

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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.

Emergency Response Guidebook

DOT and HHS Announce ERG to be Available by Mobile Devices

Glossary

	Glossary
	Hazardous Materials terms and definitions.

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