Enrolling in HAZMAT Registration
The regulations established by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) necessitate that those who offer or transport specific quantities and types of hazardous materials (HAZMAT), which also encompass hazardous wastes, must annually submit a registration statement and pay a fee. This fee contributes to funding grants for hazardous materials emergency response planning and training for States, Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations, and select professional associations. The program, initiated in 1992, is overseen by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under the Department of Transportation.