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Registration Statistics

Registration Program Summary by Year

The following summary is being provided for informational purposes only. The totals represented below change on a daily basis as a result of persons registering for previous years in addition to the current year.

Some of the information...

Definition of Registration Terms

Terms Bulk Packaging Calendar Year Farmer Highway Route Controlled Quantity Modes of Transportation Not-for-Profit Organization Person Person who Offers or Offeror Pre-Transportation Functions Shipment Small Business Transportation

Note: most definitions are from...

Registration Overview

THE NEW 2025 - 2026 HAZMAT REGISTRATION SEASON WILL BEGIN ON MAY 1ST. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION PRIOR TO MAY 1ST TO AVOID REGISTRATION PROCESSING ERRORS. ALSO, YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE A THIRD-PARTY COMPANY TO REGISTER. THE QUICKEST, MOST EFFICIENT, AND COST EFFECTIVE METHOD OF...

Programs & Inspection Teams

About Programs & Inspection Teams

The Programs & Inspection team page contains information on the various programs within Field Operations. These programs are designed to enhance safety and ensure full compliance with the HMR. The programs also provide oversight of manufacturing,...

Operator Resources Overview

Pipeline operators are responsible for the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of their hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines, and LNG facilities. Operators are subject to federal and state pipeline safety regulations. The resources on this web page provide information on the...

Packaging Enforcement Program

The PHMSA Packaging Enforcement Program has been created to ensure and promote the safety and performance of hazardous materials packaging systems. This includes the oversight of the manufacture, certification, requalification, maintenance, and use of hazardous materials packaging through...

National Packaging Strategic Plan

US Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety AdministrationOffice of Hazardous Materials Enforcement

National Packaging Strategic PlanAugust 2008

Overview

Although PHMSA possesses jurisdictional enforcement authority...