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The Secretary of the Department of Transportation receives the authority to regulate the transportation of hazardous materials from the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA), as amended and codified in 49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.

In accordance with 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart H, training is required for all hazardous materials (hazmat) employees, as defined in 49 CFR 171.8. For further information on these requirements, see: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/hazardous-materials/how-comply-federal-hazardous-materials-regulations.

PHMSA projects to improve the safety and reliability of hazmat transportation by all modes, including pipelines.

Oct 26, 2021 · The Hazardous Materials Transportation Training Modules introduce users to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; Title 49 CFR Parts 171-180). All hazmat employees (as defined in § 171.8 of the HMR) must receive training that includes general awareness/familiarization training, function-specific training, safety training, and security ...

On May 5, 2003, TSA published the rule to secure the transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat), including explosives, by requiring threat assessments for all individuals who apply for, renew, or transfer a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) on …

PHMSA is responsible for regulating and ensuring the safe and secure movement of hazardous materials to industry and consumers by all modes of transportation, including pipelines.

Dec 6, 2024 · He can pose a significant safety risk while being transported, so the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) hazmat regulations requires that Hazardous Matt and his friends be properly classified, packaged, labeled, handled, and stowed for transportation.

Dec 6, 2024 · The DOT hazmat regulations provide classification criteria that manufacturers, shippers, and others can use to classify hazardous material. Certain types of hazmat require PHMSA’s approval of the classification determination prior to shipment (e.g., explosives).

These standards set forth the requirements for material classification and labeling, provide for packaging specifications, and afford operational rules that must be followed to ensure the safe transportation of hazardous materials.