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Infectious substances, such as certain COVID-19 tainted materials, can pose a risk to health, safety, and property if packaged and transported incorrectly. When transporting such materials, it is extremely important to consult PHMSA’s Hazardous Materials Regulations to help minimize risk...
This page provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding PHMSA’s Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) related guidance published on the PHMSA website.
Terms and Definitions for the Hazardous Materials Registration Program
Guidance and information on the Hazardous Materials Registration Program.
PHMSA has partnered with the Department of Homeland Security's National Fire Academy to provide these Hazardous Materials Incident Response Training modules for first responders and non-responders. These training modules outline the competencies defined in Chapters 4 and 5 of the National Fire...
Guidance as to when an approval must be applied for in support of FMS and the requirements.
This brochure describes the revised USDOT regulations for the classification criteria and packaging requirements for the transportation of infectious substances, adopted into 49 CFR, Parts 171-180, effective October 1, 2006.
Frequently asked questions and their answers relating to Fireworks Certification Agencies.
Frequently asked questions and their answers for applying for energetic materials approvals.