Available Now: 2023 Schedule of Hazmat & RCRA Training
Search

DOT Hazmat Inspections Continue Under Shutdown

Posted on 1/15/2019 by Roger Marks

Hazmat safety inspections are continuing through the current partial government shutdown. Despite a lapse in funding, both PHMSA and FAA staff remain on the job to inspect shipping facilities, carriers, cylinder re-conditioners, and packaging testers as the shutdown stretches on.

According to the Department of Transportation’s “shutdown plan,” approximately 27,000 of FAA’s 45,000 personnel remain at work, while about half of PHMSA’s 563 personnel are working through the shutdown. In addition, hazardous materials safety inspectors will be “recalled over time to maintain the safety of the system and/or respond to incidents,” according to the plan.

While PHMSA and FAA will continue to perform critical hazmat safety responsibilities—inspections, incident investigations, and approvals and permits (in emergencies)—certain DOT hazmat programs have been put on hold until the shutdown ends.

The following DOT hazmat-related activities are on hold until an agreement to appropriate funds has been reached:
  • Hazardous materials engineering and research
  • Hazardous materials standards and rulemakings
  • Hazardous materials program development
  • Hazardous materials training, outreach, and grants 
See the full DOT shutdown plan here.

2019 Hazmat Training: Simplify 49 CFR Compliance

Develop a step-by-step approach to keep hazardous materials shipments moving safely and on-time. At this two-day workshop, develop a comprehensive understanding of what’s required for hazmat shippers.

Philadelphia January 22—23
Baltimore January 28—29
Orlando February 5—6
Atlanta February 11—12
Charlotte February 19—20
Nashville February 25—26

Reserve your seat now or train online when you want, where you want.
 

Tags: dangerous goods, FAA, hazmat inspections, hazmat shipping, PHMSA

Find a Post

Compliance Archives

Lion - Quotes

Excellent. I learned more in two days with Lion than at a 5-day program I took with another provider.

Francisco Gallardo

HES Technician

Convenient; I can train when I want, where I want.

Barry Cook

Hazmat Shipping Professional

Lion does a great job summarizing and communicating complicated EH&S-related regulations.

Michele Irmen

Sr. Environmental Engineer

These are the best commercial course references I have seen (10+ years). Great job!

Ed Grzybowski

EHS & Facility Engineer

The instructor made the class very enjoyable and catered to the needs of our group.

Sarah Baker

Planner

The instructor was excellent. They knew all of the material without having to read from a notepad or computer.

Gary Hartzell

Warehouse Supervisor

I have attended other training providers, but Lion is best. Lion is king of the hazmat jungle!!!

Henry Watkins

Hazardous Waste Technician

The instructor did an excellent job presenting a very dry subject; keeping everyone interested and making it enjoyable.

Marc Bugg

Hazardous Waste Professional

The training was impressive. I am not a fan of online training but this was put together very well. I would recommend Lion to others.

Donnie James

Quality Manager

Our instructor was very dynamic and kept everyone's interest. Hazmat shipping can be a dry, complicated topic but I was engaged the entire time.

Kimberly Arnao

Senior Director of EH&S

Download Our Latest Whitepaper

Just starting out with shipping lithium batteries? Not before you can answer the four fundamental questions form this guide.

Latest Whitepaper

By submitting your phone number, you agree to receive recurring marketing and training text messages. Consent to receive text messages is not required for any purchases. Text STOP at any time to cancel. Message and data rates may apply. View our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.