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Hazardous Materials Safety FAQs

What is PHMSA's purview/regulatory authority on transport of hazardous materials?What is the DOT hazmat registration program and who is required to register?How many hazmat enforcement investigators does PHMSA have, and what is their function?Is there a cap on fines? How are fines determined and...

PHMSA FAQs

PHMSA FAQs The Frequently Asked Questions below have been compiled and grouped by topic. In some cases, the same question and answer pair may be in more than one FAQ group to help you locate the information.

Offices

PHMSA offices are located in five regions across the country and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Training Center is centrally-located in Oklahoma City.

Region/States Served

Central Region Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota,...

Leadership

PHMSA is headed by a Presidentially-appointed and Senate-confirmed Administrator.

The PHMSA Administrator is supported by a senior leadership team comprised of a Deputy Administrator, Chief Safety Officer, Chief Counsel, Associate Administrators, and a Director.

Administrator...

PHMSA's Mission

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) operates in a dynamic and challenging environment. The scope and complexity of our safety mission will continue to grow, requiring that we fundamentally rethink how we will use data, information, and technology to achieve our...

Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting the Department of Transportatioon's (DOT's) Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) website.   PHMSA is committed to respecting your right to privacy and will protect it when you visit our site.

This Privacy Policy explains PHMSA...

Web Policies

Thank you for visiting the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) website.   This page summarizes the policies and responsibilities for the PHMSA website for external audiences.

This public website is a means to...

Accessibility

PHMSA is committed to making the electronic technologies we deploy accessible to individuals with disabilities. We incorporate accessibility (Section 508) compliance testing in the design, development, and maintenance of our website. Our work on accessible design is continuous, and we welcome...