PHMSA Hazmat Grants - Inactive

Description

The Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005 authorizes the U.S. DOT to provide assistance to public sector employees through training and planning grants to States, Territories, and Native American tribes for emergency response. The purpose of this grant program is to increase State, Territorial, Tribal, and local effectiveness in safely and efficiently handling hazardous materials accidents and incidents, enhance implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA), and encourage a comprehensive approach to emergency training and planning by incorporating the unique challenges of responses to transportation situations.

Who can apply

• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Contact

PHMSA Grant Support <br/>Carrie Brown-Winslow <br/>617-494-3318<br/>Carrie.Winslow@dot.gov<br/>
Carrie.Winslow@dot.gov