About the Division

The Program Management, Data & Statistics Division comprises a dynamic group of economists, program analysts, and Data Scientists with specific expertise in modal hazardous materials transportation. These professionals utilize their unique skill sets to support PHMSA's safety mission through integrated planning, development, analysis, and evaluation of programmatic activities for the Associate Administrator of the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS). The Program Management, Data & Statistics Division is responsible for the following lines of business that support both internal and external stakeholders.

• Data Operations - The Program Management, Data & Statistics Division houses the OHMS data operations center. This center collects, processes, and validates hazardous materials incident report forms and oversees extensive quality assurance processes to ensure that hazardous materials incident data is reliable and high quality.

• Data, Risk & Analytics - Through the collection and analysis of data, the Program Management, Data & Statistics Division examines the elements of risk (Exposure, Vulnerability, and Consequences). This analysis is used to inform programmatic activities and policy decisions. In addition, the Division provides analytical support for regulatory impact analyses, environmental assessments, and policy analysis, and develops analytics tools and capabilities for OHMS transportation specialists, subject matter experts, and data analysts.

• Program Management - The Program Management, Data & Statistics Division provides integrated planning, development, and evaluation of programmatic activities for OHMS. To do this, the Division assists program offices in the development and reporting of meaningful Key Performance indicators (KPIs) that measure performance and foster continuous improvement.

Contact Information

Program Management, Data and Statistics Division
Phone: 202-366-1074
Fax: 202-366-3753