USA Banner

Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Icon United States Department of Transportation United States Department of Transportation

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
June 24, 2025 Public Meeting in preparation for the 66th Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

U.S. DOT Headquarters, West Building, Conference Center, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

If planning to attend in person, please register for the meeting here

This meeting will be also held virtually via Zoom

________________________________________
PHMSA TDG Public Meeting

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. EDT

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 160 686 0914
Passcode: 446960
 

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

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