International Program Overview
About PHMSA's International Program
PHMSA's International Program provides leadership in the development of international hazardous materials transportation safety standards. The program draws on PHMSA's technical expertise, stakeholder participation, and multi-modal collaboration to support the development of innovative global transport safety standards to support alternative and sustainable energy sources, new technologies, and process innovations.
The International Program consists of three safety pillars: Global Safety Standards, Trade Facilitation, and Multi-Modal Collaboration. By providing U.S. leadership and expertise in international forums, PHMSA's International Program enhances the safe handling and transportation of critical hazardous materials.
As the U.S. competent authority on the transport of hazardous materials, PHMSA represents the interests of all U.S. stakeholders. PHMSA's International Program holds public meetings before attending international forums. All public meetings are announced below and through the Federal Register. The PHMSA International Program encourages participation in public meetings or by contacting us directly.
Upcoming Events
Please see below for upcoming events. Federal Register notices are published prior to public meetings conducted by the International Program.
| Date | Event | Location and Details |
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May 3, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST |
Public Meeting in Preparation for the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel Working Group 23 |
This meeting will be held virtually via MS Teams. Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 509-931-1572 Phone Conference ID: 174 795 700# |
| May 15-19, 2023 | ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel Working Group 23 |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Working Papers may be accessed here once available. |
| June 2023 | Public Meeting in Preparation for the 62nd Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods | TBD |
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July 3-7, 2023 |
62nd Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods |
Geneva, Switzerland Working Papers may be accessed here. |
| July 10-12, 2023 | 44th Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals |
Geneva, Switzerland Working Papers may be accessed here once available. |
| September 20-29, 2023 | 9th Session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers | London, England |
| November 2023 | Public Meeting in Preparation for the 29th Meeting of the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel | TBD |
| November 13-17, 2023 | 29th Meeting of the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel |
Montreal, Canada Working Papers may be accessed here once available. |
| November 2023 | Public Meeting in Preparation for the 63rd Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods | TBD |
| November 27 - December 6, 2023 | 63rd Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods |
Geneva, Switzerland Working Papers may be accessed here once available. |
| December 6 - 8, 2021 | 45th Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals |
Geneva, Switzerland Working Papers may be accessed here once available. |
Last updated: Tuesday, February 21, 2023