PHMSA Moves to Implement Tougher Pipeline Safety Regulations

Contact: Jeannie Layson Tel: 202-366-4831

PHMSA, Public Safety Officials & Washington Gas Host First Responder Training to Remind the Public to Call 811 BEFORE Digging

Contact: Jeannie Layson Tel: 202-366-4831

CPF No. 3-2012-5017H

CPF No. 4-2010-5010

Report to Congress

Under 49 U.S.C. § 5116(k), the Secretary of Transportation is required to submit an Annual Report to Congress covering the planning and training grants program administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety...

Report to Congress HMEP Grants Program 2011-2012 (PDF)

Report to Congress HMEP Grants Program 2007-2010 (PDF)

Report to Congress HMEP Grants Program 2005-2006 (PDF)

Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT)

The ALERT grant promotes hazmat response training for volunteer or remote emergency responders. Response activities include the transportation of crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids by rail consistent with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

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Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant

The HMIT grant is a train-the-trainer program that facilitates the training of hazmat instructors who then conduct training in Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for hazmat employees.

The HMIT grant is competitively awarded to non-profit organizations that satisfy both...