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Procedures to take with chemical spills. Information on sorbent materials. DOT hazardous materials packaging requirements. Performance-Oriented Packaging Standard. Clarifications & exemptions to hazmat regulations. North American Emergency Response Guidebook. Training requirements. ERT. Hazmat forms and documents. Hazardous Materials Incident Prevention Manual.
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ADR - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road [32982] 
Covers the packaging & labeling of hazardous goods and the construction & operation of the vehicle carrying the goods
Covers the packaging & labeling of hazardous goods and the construction & operation of the vehicle carrying the goods
Alliance for Uniform Hazmat Transportation Procedures [36204] Seven states have implemented the Uniform Program
Border Compliance Assistance Center [24876]
What you need to know to transport hazardous materials cargo from Mexico into the USA
What you need to know to transport hazardous materials cargo from Mexico into the USA
CFR 49 Hazardous Materials Chart [3564]
Chart of chemicals outlining DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations
Chart of chemicals outlining DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations
Chemical Transportation Safety and Responsible Care [18737]
Safety info from the Union Pacific Railroad
Safety info from the Union Pacific Railroad
DOT Guide for Preparing Shipping Papers ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[32817]
To assist the shipper in properly describing the hazardous material on the shipping paper
[32817] To assist the shipper in properly describing the hazardous material on the shipping paper
DOT Hazardous Material Regulations, Clarifications, Exemptions [2200]
The hazmat regulations, DOT clarification letters, information on DOT exemptions
The hazmat regulations, DOT clarification letters, information on DOT exemptions
DOT Hazmat Information FAQ [3565]
Answers to commonly asked questions on hazardous materials DOT regulations
Answers to commonly asked questions on hazardous materials DOT regulations
DOT Hazmat Training Information [3561]
Instructions and guidance on the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) training requirements
Instructions and guidance on the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) training requirements
Environmental Insurance and the Transportation Industry [457]
Series of articles related to environmental exposures in transportation industry - claim scenarios
Series of articles related to environmental exposures in transportation industry - claim scenarios
Federal Hazmat Law: An Overview [32818]
An overview of the US federal government Hazardous Materials Transportation Act
[32818] An overview of the US federal government Hazardous Materials Transportation Act
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals [32821]
Addresses classification of chemicals by hazard, harmonized hazard communication elements, labels, safety data sheets
Addresses classification of chemicals by hazard, harmonized hazard communication elements, labels, safety data sheets
Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods Safety [18757]
To transport hazardous materials/dangerous materials, you must be trained - requirements described
To transport hazardous materials/dangerous materials, you must be trained - requirements described
Hazardous Materials Incident Prevention Manual [12289]
Full text of a manual on Accident/Hazardous Materials Countermeasures
Full text of a manual on Accident/Hazardous Materials Countermeasures
Hazardous Materials References [14499]
Key final rules, proposed rules, agency standards and other agency documents
Key final rules, proposed rules, agency standards and other agency documents
Hazardous Materials Regulations Clarification [36207] Federal Register text that clarifies certain provisions in the Hazardous Materials Regulations - Oct. 2009
Hazardous Materials Shipment Instructions [35319]
Designed for rail transport - useful to other forms of transport
[35319] Designed for rail transport - useful to other forms of transport
Hazardous Materials Transportation [10064]
Documents on hazardous materials transportation from US DOT Bureau of Transporation Statistics library
Documents on hazardous materials transportation from US DOT Bureau of Transporation Statistics library
Hazardous Materials Transportation Placards [19431]
US DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) definitions for each hazmat placard used in transportation
US DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) definitions for each hazmat placard used in transportation
Hazardous Materials Transportation Training Modules [7848]
Online tutorial for DOT 49 CFR Parts 171-180 requirements
Online tutorial for DOT 49 CFR Parts 171-180 requirements
Hazmat Loading/Unloading Inspection Checklist [22163]
A large majority of hazardous materials incidents occur during loading and unloading operations
A large majority of hazardous materials incidents occur during loading and unloading operations
Hazmat Transportation Library [3571]
Large number of hazardous materials transportation publications and reports from DOT - pdf format
Large number of hazardous materials transportation publications and reports from DOT - pdf format
HMTA: Hazardous Materials Transportation Act [32819]
Text of the act for the transportation of hazardous material in commerce in the USA
Text of the act for the transportation of hazardous material in commerce in the USA
How to Comply with Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations [14460]
A broad overview of the requirements to safely transport hazardous materials
A broad overview of the requirements to safely transport hazardous materials
IAEA Programme on Safe Transport of Radioactive Material [24576]
International Atomic Energy Agency's internationally accepted standards for the safe transport of radioactive material
International Atomic Energy Agency's internationally accepted standards for the safe transport of radioactive material
Motor Carrier Hazardous Materials Safety [10697]
US Dept of Transportation requirements for motor carrier hazardous material safety
US Dept of Transportation requirements for motor carrier hazardous material safety
Motor Carrier Hazardous Materials Safety Training Materials [5762]
Includes a slide show presentation
Includes a slide show presentation
NACD Responsible Distribution Process [22549]
An initiative of the National Association of Chemical Distributors
An initiative of the National Association of Chemical Distributors
National Hazardous Materials Route Registry [5736]
USA national repository of non-radioactive hazardous materials (NRHM) routes
USA national repository of non-radioactive hazardous materials (NRHM) routes
Performance-Oriented Packaging Standard [3131]
Fact sheet outlines DOT hazardous materials packaging requirements
Fact sheet outlines DOT hazardous materials packaging requirements
Registration Requirements - Hazmat Transportation [3572]
Documents outline DOT registration requirements for transporting hazardous materials
Documents outline DOT registration requirements for transporting hazardous materials
Risk Assessment and Security Checklist for the Shipper of Hazmat [27046]
To be used by those who ship hazardous materials
[27046] To be used by those who ship hazardous materials
Risk Management Self-Evaluation Framework [22548]
A framework for risk management applicable to the transportation of hazardous materials
A framework for risk management applicable to the transportation of hazardous materials
Security Plan Guide for Transportation of Hazardous Materials [24648]
A tool that motor carriers transporting hazardous materials can use in developing a security plan
A tool that motor carriers transporting hazardous materials can use in developing a security plan
Security, Terrorists and Hazardous Materials Carriers [20728]
Recommendations for hazmat carriers to improve their security
Recommendations for hazmat carriers to improve their security
Shipping Explosives Offsite [8849]
Guidance for properly preparing explosives for shipment offsite on public roads
Guidance for properly preparing explosives for shipment offsite on public roads
Shipping Instructions for Radioactive Materials [23604]
A sample bill of lading for a private carrier, a dangerous goods declaration, an emergency response information sheet
A sample bill of lading for a private carrier, a dangerous goods declaration, an emergency response information sheet
Spills - DOT Incident Reporting [3573]
Support materials for compliance with DOT hazardous materials regulations relating to spills
Support materials for compliance with DOT hazardous materials regulations relating to spills
State Hazmat Transportation Legislation [36205] Legislation links for the seven states that have implemented the Uniform Program
State Hazmat Transportation Programs [36206] Information related to state hazardous materials transportation requirements
Transit Hazmat Training Requirements & Penalty Summaries [18756]
Information or training requirements for hazmat and on penalties
Information or training requirements for hazmat and on penalties
Transportation & Disposal of Hazardous Materials [18852]
Specs manual related to hazardous materials
[18852] Specs manual related to hazardous materials
UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations [32820]
Addressed to governments concerned with the regulation of the transport of dangerous goods
Addressed to governments concerned with the regulation of the transport of dangerous goods
US DOT Exceptions for the Small Quantity Hazardous Shipper [1510]
The following information is for ground transportation only
The following information is for ground transportation only
US DOT Hazmat Training Requirements [1468]
Answers commonly asked questions about DOT hazmat training requirements
Answers commonly asked questions about DOT hazmat training requirements
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant [23605]
Transporting waste shipments, containers, vehicles, training, inspection, etc.
Transporting waste shipments, containers, vehicles, training, inspection, etc.
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Databases / Chemical Profiles
Online access to an extensive number of databases on chemicals
Terrorism / Bioterrorism
Chemical and biological weapons, bioterrorism
US Laws / DOT Laws
Full text of US Department ofTransportation (DOT) laws - plus, state DOT laws
US Laws / Hazmat Rules
Full text of federal haz mat laws, exemptions, interpretations, rulemakings, etc
US Laws / Radiation Laws
Full text of DOE, EPA, NRC regulations on radiation, plus state laws
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