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Who regulates the transportation of hazardous materials in the US?

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Who regulates the transportation of hazardous materials in the US?
  • PHMSA, USCG, FMCSA, FRA, FAA, and OSHA are all responsible for regulating, implementing, and enforcing policies for the transportation of hazardous materials.

The regulatory authority for hazardous materials transportation in the United States resides with the federal government. The agencies below assist with regulating, implementing, and enforcing policies for the transportation of hazardous materials:

  • Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
  • United States Coast Guard (USCG)
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
  • Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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Are there any exceptions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations?

Who regulates the transportation of hazardous materials in the US?
  • PHMSA, USCG, FMCSA, FRA, FAA, and OSHA are all responsible for regulating, implementing, and enforcing policies for the transportation of hazardous materials.

The regulatory authority for hazardous materials transportation in the United States resides with the federal government. The agencies below assist with regulating, implementing, and enforcing policies for the transportation of hazardous materials:

  • Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
  • United States Coast Guard (USCG)
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
  • Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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