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International Program Overview

About PHMSA's International Program

PHMSA's International Program provides leadership in the development of international transportation safety standards. Drawing from over a century of experience, highly qualified technical expertise, and strong stakeholder participation, PHMSA promotes the highest level of safety and security while supporting product innovation and efficient transport. The International Program contributes to America's prosperity by enhancing the safe handling and transportation of critical hazardous materials, facilitating access to foreign markets, and providing American leadership and expertise in international forums.

Upcoming Events

Please see below for upcoming events. Federal Register notices are published prior to public meetings conducted by the International Program.

International Program Events
Date Event Location and Details
November 19, 2020

UN Public Meeting
Solicit public input in preparation for the 57th Session of UN TDG and the 39th Session of GHS scheduled for November 30 – December 08, 2020.

There will not be an in-person meeting at DOT HQ. This meeting will be conducted virtually utilizing Microsoft Teams. If you are unfamiliar with Microsoft Teams, please reference this document. See below for Microsoft Teams meeting links. Please register for the meeting here.

PHMSA Public Meeting:

Thursday, November 19; 9am - Noon EDT

Microsoft Teams meeting

Click here to join the meeting

 

OSHA Public Meeting:

Thursday, November 19; 1pm - 4pm EDT

Microsoft Teams meeting

Click here to join the meeting

Communication

Please click here if you would like to provide comments or feedback on any of the issues currently being pursued by PHMSA's International Program.

Last updated: Tuesday, November 3, 2020