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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.
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...
A special permit from the U.S. DOT can authorize alternative transportation methods, subject to operational controls, when a person is unable to comply with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR parts 171-180) as...
PHMSA is taking a focused approach to increase community awareness and preparedness for response to bulk transportation incidents involving energy products such as crude oil, ethanol, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Specific efforts are underway to collect lessons learned by the response...
The Transportation Rail Incident Preparedness and Response, Flammable Liquid Unit Trains resource materials were developed to provide critical information on best practices related to rail incidents involving hazard class 3 flammable liquids, such as crude oil and ethanol. A key...