EMA
Hazardous materials training requirements derive from the Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Law, 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq., which authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to regulate the safe transportation of hazardous materials in commerce. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) implements this authority through the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) at 49 C.F.R. Parts 171–180, with training obligations specifically established under 49 C.F.R. §§ 172.700–172.704.
PHMSA has published a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) clarifying training obligations based on historical letters of interpretation. The FAQs address who must be trained, what training must cover, how often it must occur, and the consequences of non-compliance. EMA members engaged in fuel transportation and distribution should review the following summary.
