Governing Regulations
Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 100 through 185, govern the transportation of hazardous materials. The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) are found in Parts 171 through 180. The HMR set forth standards for classification, packaging, hazard communication, emergency response information, training of HAZMAT employees, transportation, incident reporting, and security.
DOT is responsible for developing and issuing the HMR. The regulations govern the transportation of hazardous materials in interstate, intrastate, and foreign commerce. DOT carries out this responsibility through the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Authority to enforce the HMR is delegated to various agencies within DOT, including PHMSA, FMCSA, FAA, and FRA, as well as the U.S. Coast Guard.
All HAZMAT employees who perform work functions subject to the Hazardous Materials Regulations must be trained in accordance with the HMR. The specific areas of training that must be addressed include the following:
- General awareness/familiarization
- Function-specific
- Safety
- Security awareness
- In-depth security, if a security plan is required
- Additional training requirements specific to the modes of transportation prescribed in Parts 174–177, as applicable - See Course List
Additional Information
This course will satisfy the 49 CFR 172 safety certification requirement for those individuals looking to receive their Hazmat Endorsement. Click Here for guidance on the additional requirements.
