International Program Overview
About PHMSA's International Program
PHMSA's International Program provides leadership in the development of international hazardous materials transportation safety standards. The program draws on PHMSA's technical expertise, stakeholder participation, and multi-modal collaboration to support the development of innovative global transport safety standards to support alternative and sustainable energy sources, new technologies, and process innovations.
The International Program consists of three safety pillars: Global Safety Standards, Trade Facilitation, and Multi-Modal Collaboration. By providing U.S. leadership and expertise in international forums, PHMSA's International Program enhances the safe handling and transportation of critical hazardous materials.
As the U.S. competent authority on the transport of hazardous materials, PHMSA represents the interests of all U.S. stakeholders. PHMSA's International Program holds public meetings before attending international forums. All public meetings are announced below and through the Federal Register. The PHMSA International Program encourages participation in public meetings or by contacting us directly.
Upcoming Events
Please see below for upcoming events. Federal Register notices are published prior to public meetings conducted by the International Program.
| Date | Event | Location and Details |
|---|---|---|
| March 17-21, 2025 |
42nd Session of the IMO Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group of the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) |
London, England |
| March 24-28, 2025 | Joint Meeting of the UN ADR (Road)/RID (Rail)/ADN (Inland Waterways) Safety Committee and the Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods |
Bern, Switzerland Working Papers may be accessed here |
| April 9, 2025 | Public Meeting in preparation for the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel, Working Group 2025 |
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EDT This meeting will be held virtually via MS Teams Click here to join the meeting Dial in by phone +1 509-931-1572 Phone conference ID: 356 390 429# |
| April 21-25, 2025 | ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel, Working Group 2024 |
Delhi, India Working Papers may be accessed here |
| TBD | Public Meeting in preparation for the 66th Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) | TBD. Details pending |
| June 30 - July 4, 2025 | 66th Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) |
Geneva, Switzerland Working Papers may be accessed here |
| July 7-9, 2025 | 48th Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) |
Geneva, Switzerland Working Papers may be accessed here |
| September 8-19, 2025 | 11th Session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) and the 43rd Session of the IMO Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group of the CCC | London, England |
| September 16-26, 2025 | Joint Meeting of the UN ADR (Road)/RID (Rail)/ADN (Inland Waterways) Safety Committee and the Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods |
Geneva, Switzerland Working Papers may be accessed here |
| TBD | Public Meeting in preparation for the 30th Meeting of the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel |
Virtual. Details pending |
| October 6-10, 2025 | 30th Meeting of the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel |
Montreal, Canada Working Papers may be accessed here |
| TBD | Public Meeting in preparation for the 67th Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) |
TBD. Details pending |
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November 24 - December 3, 2025 |
67th Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods |
Geneva, Switzerland Working Papers may be accessed here |
| December 3-5, 2025 | 49th Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals |
Geneva, Switzerland Working Papers may be accessed here |
Last updated: Thursday, March 20, 2025