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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 14-18, 2026 | 12th Session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) | London, England |
| October 8, 2026 | Public Meeting in preparation for the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel, Working Group 2026 | 1 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT This meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet Dial in by phone +1-319-449-2832 PIN: 487 174 754# |
| October 14, 2026 | Public Meeting in preparation for the 69th 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 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. EDT This meeting will also be held virtually via Google Meet Dial in by phone PIN: 628 609 662# |
| October 26-30, 2026 | ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel, Working Group 2026 | Centurion, South Africa Working Papers may be accessed here once available. |
| November 23 - December 1, 2026 | 69th Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods | Geneva, Switzerland Working Papers may be accessed here |
| December 2-4, 2026 | 50th 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, September 10, 2026