Guidelines for Haz Mat/WMD Response, Planning and Prevention Training (April 2003 Edition)

摘要

The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA), as modified by the Hazardous Materials Uniform Safety Act (HMTUSA) of 1990, Section 117A, authorized the Department of Transportation (DOT) to make grants available to States, Territories, and Indian Tribes to conduct training of public sector employees who respond to emergencies (responders). DOT is also authorized to make grants available to States to develop improved hazardous materials emergency response plans. To achieve these legislated responsibilities, DOT has established the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Program. HMTUSA, Section 117A, also authorized DOT to develop a curriculum to accompany the training grant program that (1) functions as a tool for State self-assessment that courses funded comply with curriculum, (2) supports State self-determination of a national list of courses, and (3) ensures that public sector employees can safely and efficiently respond to hazardous materials emergencies.