The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration participates in a number of international forums as part of the on going process of harmonizing the US Hazardous Materials Regulations with international standards and regulations. Participation ensures that US interests are communicated and considered in the development of international standards. Public comments on positions taken and the outcome of these meetings are solicited through public meetings, outreach activities and through a number of other media including this web page. The objective is to establish and maintain a global regulatory system for hazardous materials transportation that will enhance the safe, secure, and efficient movement of hazardous materials. Harmonization of international and domestic standards enhances compliance and improves the efficiency of the transportation system by minimizing the regulatory burden on the public. Through this page, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration will provide pertinent information relative to the office's international activities including:

• Schedule of International Meetings
  
• Public Meetings
  
• The United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Model Regulation)


• The United Nations Committee and Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
  
• Transport of Dangerous Goods Sub-Committee Work Program (2007-2008)


• Committee and Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Meeting Summaries
  
• International Hazardous Materials Transport Brochure

• International Atomic Energy Agency
  
• International Atomic Energy Agency’s Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 1996 Edition (Revised), No. TS-R-1 (ST-1, Revised) (pdf - 714K)


• International Atomic Energy Agency’s Advisory Material for the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, No. TS-G-1.1 (ST-2) (pdf - 1.8M)


• International Atomic Energy Agency’s Guide for Planning and Preparing for Emergency Response to Transport Accidents Involving Radioactive Material, No. TS-G-1.2 (ST-3) (pdf - 556K)

For more information about the PHMSA Office of Hazardous Materials Safety's radioactive materials program contact:

Richard W. Boyle, Chief
Radioactive Materials Branch (PHH-23)
Office of Hazardous Materials Technology
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE East Building, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20590

• International Maritime Organization's Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers (DSC) Sub-Committee


• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel
  
• Supplemental Information Relative to U.S. Variations


• Safety Advisories
  
• ICAO Packing Instruction Reformatting Proposal
  
• ICAO Public Website
  
• European Agreements Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) and Rail (RID)


• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Hazardous Materials Land Transportation Standards Sub-Committee
  
• Official Mexican Standards (NORMAs/NOMs)
  
• Canadian Clear Language regulations

• Global Harmonization of Hazard Classification and Labeling Systems

• Tremcards and ERICards
  
• International List of Competent Authorities and/or Contacts for the Transport of Dangerous Goods ( HTML Version | PDF Version (pdf - 105K))
  
• Where to purchase International publications?

If you have any questions regarding the information contained above, contact the International Standards Coordinator by email or call (202) 366-0656

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