1986 Memorandum of Understanding Between USCG and RSPA on Waterfront LNG

To avoid duplication of regulatory efforts regarding waterfront LNG facilities and to maximize the exchange of relevant information.

2004 PHMSA Interagency Agreement Liquefied Natural Gas

To ensure each participating agency works in a coordinated manner to address issues regarding safety and security at waterfront LNG facilities, to avoid duplication of effort, and to maximize the exchange of relevant information.

ERG2020 (English)

A guidebook intended for use by first responders during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving dangerous goods/hazardous materials.

Transporting Infectious Substances Safely

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, revised June 10, 2022.

Safety Advisory: Packaging and Handling Ebola Virus Contaminated Infectious Waste for Transportation to Disposal Sites

Guidance: Packaging and Handling Ebola Virus Contaminated Infectious Waste for Transportation to Disposal Sites

This Safety Advisory provides guidance on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 C.F.R., Parts 171-180) to persons who...

Safe Travel Overview

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration develops and enforces regulations for the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the nation's 2.6 million mile pipeline transportation system and the nearly 1 million daily shipments of hazardous...

Guide to Developing a Hazmat Training Program

This guide explains the training requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations, identifies those employees who must be trained, and provides a tool to help hazmat employers determine what type of training and training environment may be best for their employees.

UN Cylinders: What You Should Know

This brochure describes the USDOT standards for the design, construction, and use of UN pressure receptacles, adopted into 49 CFR, Parts 171-180, effective September 11, 2006.

Security Requirements Brochure (English)

This brochure describes new security training and planning requirements and provides guidance in assessing security threats. It also lists suggested security measures, and provides contact information for other Federal agencies and industry organizations and associations to obtain further...

How To Handle Radioactive Materials Packages Brochure

This guide teaches cargo handlers how to handle radioactive materials packages.