The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
The following files have demonstrated to be most frequently requested by shippers, carriers, Federal and State agencies, as well as members of the general public. As a result, they are being provided for viewing and/or downloading. The footnotes associated with the following file names provide information regarding file format and instructions for downloading.
Questions regarding the information contained on this page should be directed to the Office of Hazardous Materials Planning and Analysis by email.
Exemptions Information | |||||
Exemption Evaluation Form Template | Used by OHM to evaluate applications for exemptions from the HMR | ev_form.pdf1 (20K) | |||
Manufacture, Mark, and Sell Exemption Template | Used by OHM as the basis for MMS exemptions. | mms.pdf1 (9K) | |||
Emergency Exemption Template | Used by OHM as the basis for emergency exemptions. | emg_form.pdf1 (10K) | |||
Offer (Shipper) Exemption Template | Used by OHM as the basis for Offer (Shipper) exemptions. | offer.pdf1 (10K) | |||
Current Exemptions![]() |
Exmsumm.dat -- Contains the exemption number, summary,
number of holders and expiration date
Exmhold.dat -- Contains the exemption number, holder name and expiration date Exmregs.dat -- Contains the exemption number and regulation section number affected The files provided are self extracting executables (*.exe) for IBM compatible machines and zip files (*.zip) for MacIntosh machines. NOTE: IBM compatible machines can read both *.exe and *.zip files. |
exmholdascii.exe2(66K)
exmsummascii.exe2(66K) exmregsascii.exe2(28K) exmholdascii.zip2(51K)
exempt_ascii.txt2(1K) exmholddbase.exe2(66K)
exmholddbase.zip2(50K)
exempt_dbase.txt2(1K)
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OHM Guidance Documents | |||||
Technical Support Relating to gas cylinders design, operation and re-qualification in the UN Model Regulations, Volume I, Thirteenth revised edition. pertaining. | The reports and relating test data were developed by the Office of Hazardous Materials Technology to evaluate and compare the UN referenced international standard organization (ISO) standards with the DOT specifications and regulations. For a technical question, please contact Mr. Mark Toughiry at OHMT, 202-366-4545. | ISO9809-3VSDOT3A.pdf1 (14K)
ISO7866VS49 CFR.pdf1 (15K) PressureDrumISO21172VS49 CFR.pdf1 (17K) ISO4706VS49 CFR.pdf1 (22K) ISO11119-2DOTCFFC.pdf1 (28K) ISO 10461VS49 CFR.pdf1 (20K) gastable.pdf1 (477K) DOTFina1202.pdf1 (208K) |
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Evaluation of Nondestructive Examination for Re-qualification Of Composite Gas | This R&D has been performed to evaluate several NDE methods based on their potential ability to detect common flaws such as impact damage in composite gas cylinders. Each NDE method will further be evaluated by actual testing on damaged composite cylinders to confirm accuracy and repeatability.
The R&D has been completed by the Nondestructive Testing Information Center under the direction of the Office of Hazardous Materials Technology. |
compositefinal.pdf1 (1MB) | |||
Confirmation of Filling Densities Listed in the United Nation (UN) Model Regulations, Volume I, Thirteenth revised edition. | This R&D has been performed to ensure safe operation of receptacles and tubes filled in accordance with Table P 200 of the UN Model Regulations, Volume I, Thirteenth revised edition. The R&D has been completed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the direction of the Office of Hazardous Materials Technology. | DOTFina1202.pdf1 (206K) | |||
Procedure for Removal of Nonconforming Hazardous Materials Packagings from Service | Used by OHM as the basis for removing nonconforming packagings from service. | remoproc.pdf1 (55K) | |||
DOT FRP-1 Standard, Basic Requirements For Fiber Reinforced Plastic Type 3FC Composite Cylinders | Used by OHM as the basis for evaluating Type 3FC Composite Cylinders. | frp-1.pdf1 (58K) | |||
DOT FRP-2 Standard, Basic Requirements For Fiber Reinforced Plastic Type 3HW Composite Cylinders | Used by OHM as the basis for evaluating Type 3HW Composite Cylinders. | frp-2.pdf1 (53K) | |||
Basic Requirements for Fully Wrapped Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Lined Cylinders | Used by OHM as the basis for evaluating fully wrapped carbon-fiber reinforced cylinders. | cffc_std.pdf1 (70K) | |||
Guidance for Conducting Hazardous Materials Flow Surveys | Provides step-wise guidance for conducting commodity flow studies for hazardous materials moving by highway. | guide_flow_surveys.pdf (622K) | |||
Biennial Reports | |||||
Biennial Reports | DOT administers a comprehensive national hazardous materials transportation
safety program. The Biennial Report, prepared as required by the Federal
hazardous materials transportation law (Federal hazmat law), describes
the program, its accomplishments projections for future years, violations, penalties assessed, and its safety record.
You can view and download each report's Appendix C "Penalty Actions" separately. Appendix C provides a summary of each penalty action taken by DOT for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. |
96-97 Biennial
96_97biennial.rpt.pdf1 (4.7M) 94-95 Biennial 94_95biennial.rpt.pdf1 (501K) | |||
Penalty Actions Reports (by mode/year) | |||||
2002 Penalty Actions Report
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Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. | RSPA-023 (179K)
RSPA-02 Ticketing Penalties (199K) |
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2001 Penalty Actions Report | Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. | RSPA-013 (129K)
RSPA-01 Ticketing Penalties (131K) |
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2000 Penalty Actions Report | Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. | RSPA-003 (126K)
RSPA-00 Ticketing Penalties (116K) |
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1999 Penalty Actions Report | Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department
of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
The files have been separated by mode to decrease the amount of download time. |
RSPA-993 (130K) RSPA-99 Ticketing Penalties (147K) |
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1998 Penalty Actions Report | Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department
of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
The files have been separated by mode to decrease the amount of download time. |
1998 Penalty Actions Report3
(all modes) (591K)
RSPA-983 (104K) RSPA-98 Ticketing Penalties 3 (73K) |
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1997 Penalty Actions Report | Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department
of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
The files have been separated by mode to decrease the amount of download time. |
FAA-973 (120K)
FHWA-973 (92K) FRA-973 (136K) RSPA-973 (133K) RSPA-97 Ticketing Penalties (73K) USCG-973 (179K) |
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1996 Penalty Actions Report | Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department
of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
The files have been separated by mode to decrease the amount of download time. |
FAA-963 (91K)
FHWA-963 (88K) FRA-963 (188K) RSPA-963 (50K) RSPA-96 Ticketing Penalties (15K) USCG-963 (44K) |
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1994-95 Penalty Actions Report | Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department
of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
The files have been separated by mode to decrease the amount of download time. |
FAA 94-953 (130K)
FHWA 94-953 (515K) FRA 94-953 (289K) RSPA 94-953 (147K) USCG 94-953 (99K) |
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1993 Penalty Actions Report | Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department
of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
The files have been separated by mode to decrease the amount of download time. |
FAA-933 (95K)
FHWA-933 (184K) FRA-933 (162K) RSPA-933 (79K) USCG-933 (41K) |
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1992 Penalty Actions Report | Contains all penalties actions taken by the Department
of Transportation for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
The files have been separated by mode to decrease the amount of download time. |
FAA-923 (91K)
FHWA-923 (88K) FRA-923 (188K) RSPA-923 (50K) USCG-923 (44K) |
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Other Hazmat Reports | |||||
Department Wide Program Evaluation of the Hazardous Materials Transportation
Programs
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In March, 2000 a ONE-DOT team from the Office of Inspector General, United States Coast Guard, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, and Research and Special Programs Administration completed a DOT-wide Program Evaluation of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Programs (HMPE). The program evaluation had two broad objectives. Objective I was to document current hazardous materials movements, Operating Administrations' programs, and program delivery. Objective II was to assess the effectiveness of DOT's overall hazardous materials program as it affects each step in the hazardous materials transportation process, from packaging to receiver, recommend improvements, and identify areas for further analysis and action. The team found that DOT's hazardous materials program works reasonably well, but needs to be improved through DOT-wide strategic planning and program coordination, more focused delivery, and better data. | HMPE Executive Summary (297K)
Full HMPE Report (750K)
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Hazardous Materials Shipments | Detailed study of Hazardous Materials Shipments within
the U.S.
Note: The following Exe file contains the study and all supporting appendices. |
hmship.exe2 (164K)
hmship.zip2 (164K) |
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This study has attempted to expand the knowledge base on the dynamics of tank vehicle rollover events in order that such guidance and information can be improved. | umtri_fhwa.pdf1 (1.5M) | |||
Development of the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances for the 2000 Emergency Response Guidebook | This report from the Argonne National
Laboratory provides technical documentation for values in the Table of
Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances (PADs) in the 2000
Emergency Response Guidebook (2000ERG). The objective for choosing
the PADs specified in the 2000ERG was to balance the need to adequately
protect the public from exposure to potentially harmful substances against
the risks and expenses that could result from overracting to a spill.
anl-dis-00-1.pdf -- Full Version For slower connections, this file has been broken down into smaller files to aid in downloading. anl-intro.pdf-- Contents, Notations, Abstract, Summary.
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anl-dis-00-1.pdf1 (4.9M)
anl-intro.pdf1 (222K)
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| Testing recommendations related to high pressure DOT 3AL seamless aluminum and exemption aluminum composite hoop-wrapped cylinders made of aluminum alloy 6351-T6. |
Cover Page (4K) Table of Contents (39K) Final Report (2,293K) Appendices (49K) |
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Compressed Gas Cylinders | Notices on current safety issues and testing recommendations related to high pressure DOT-3AL seamless aluminum and exemption aluminum composite hoop-wrapped cylinders made of aluminum alloy 6351-T6.
Advisory: Cylinders - Overfilling Prevention Devices (OPD) |
Information on DOT 3AL Cylinders | |||
Compressed Gas Cylinders | Notices on current safety issues and testing recommendations related to high pressure DOT-3AL seamless aluminum and exemption aluminum composite hoop-wrapped cylinders made of aluminum alloy 6351-T6.
Advisory: Cylinders - Overfilling Prevention Devices (OPD) |
Information on DOT 3AL Cylinders | |||
| The objective of this Report is to establish a technical basis for setting acceptance/rejection limits for the cylinders at the time of retesting that are based on the performance of the cylinders. This report is also available at National Technical Information Center (NTIS). |
ar_criteria.pdf (155K) |
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Examination Of The Nondestructive Evaluation Of Composite Gas Cylinders
![]() | The objective of this report was to evaluate several NDE methods according to available literature, based on their potential ablity to inspect composite gas cylinders, by conducting a review of the current practice and state of the art in inspecting composite gas cylinders. | NDE_Report (15M) | |||
Registration | |||||
Hazardous Materials Registration Form 5800.2
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Used by shippers and carriers for registering as a hazmat shipper/carrier, if applicable. Revised 4/2003. | regform2004_fee.pdf1 (44K) | |||
Instructions for completing Registration Form 5800.2.
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Used by shippers and carriers for completing the registration form 5800.2. | regbrch2004.pdf1 (179K) | |||
Hazardous Materials Registration Data for Year 2004-2005
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Shipper and carrier data entered for the registration year
2004-2005
The files provided are self extracting executables (*.exe) for IBM compatible machines and zip files (*.zip) for MacIntosh machines. NOTE: IBM compatible machines can read both *.exe and *.zip files. |
regis04ascii.exe2(1.8M)
regis04ascii.zip2(1.8M) reg0405ascii.txt2(2K) regis04dbase.exe2(1.8M)
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Hazardous Materials Registration Data for Year 2003-2004
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Shipper and carrier data entered for the registration year
2003-2004
The files provided are self extracting executables (*.exe) for IBM compatible machines and zip files (*.zip) for MacIntosh machines. NOTE: IBM compatible machines can read both *.exe and *.zip files. |
regis03ascii.exe2(2.1M)
regis03ascii.zip2(2.1M) reg0304ascii.txt2(2K) regis03dbase.exe2(2.1M)
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Hazardous Materials Registration Data for Year 2002-2003![]() |
Shipper and carrier data entered for the registration year
2002-2003
The files provided are self extracting executables (*.exe) for IBM compatible machines and zip files (*.zip) for MacIntosh machines. NOTE: IBM compatible machines can read both *.exe and *.zip files. |
regis02ascii.exe2(2.1M)
regis02ascii.zip2(2.1M) reg0203ascii.txt2(2K) regis02dbase.exe2(2.1M)
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Hazardous Materials Registration Data for Year 2001-2002![]() |
Shipper and carrier data entered for the registration year
2001-2002
The files provided are self extracting executables (*.exe) for IBM compatible machines and zip files (*.zip) for MacIntosh machines. NOTE: IBM compatible machines can read both *.exe and *.zip files. |
regis01ascii.exe2(2.1M)
regis01ascii.zip2(2.1M) reg0102ascii.txt2(2K) regis01dbase.exe2(2.1M)
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Incidents | |||||
Hazardous Materials Incident Data
![]() Visit the Spills page for Hazardous Materials Summary Statistics and data.
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The following files contain the Incident Report Form 5800.1
data submitted under the requirements of Title 49 CFR 171.15 and 171.16.
The files provided are self extracting executables (*.exe) for IBM compatible machines and zip files (*.zip) for MacIntosh machines. NOTE: IBM compatible machines can read both *.exe and *.zip files. (Note xxxx represents applicable year) xxxxmat.exe/xxxxmat.zip - Incident and Material Information.
(Sections I - VI of Form 5800.1).
Readme.pdf - Instructions on importing the data into a table. Userguide.pdf - Defines the data structures and codes. |
2004 (January - August) ![]() 2004mat.exe 2(1.2M) 2004con.exe 2(0.2M) 2004rmk.exe 2(0.7M) 2004mat.zip 2(1.2M)
Readme.pdf1(7K)
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2003
2003mat.exe 2(2.2M) 2003con.exe 2(0.5M) 2003rmk.exe 2(1.3M) 2003mat.zip 2(2.2M)
Readme.pdf1(7K)
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2002
2002mat.exe 2(2.2M) 2002con.exe 2(0.5M) 2002rmk.exe 2(1.3M) 2002mat.zip 2(2.2M)
Readme.pdf1(5K)
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2001
2001mat.exe 2 (2.5M) 2001con.exe 2 (0.6M) 2001rmk.exe 2 (1.4M) 2001mat.zip 2 (2.5M)
Readme.pdf 1(5K)
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2000
2000mat.exe 2(2.5M) 2000con.exe 2(0.6M) 2000rmk.exe 2(1.5M) 2000mat.zip 2(2.5M)
Readme.pdf 1(7K)
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1999
1999mat.exe 2(2.5M) 1999con.exe 2(0.6M) 1999rmk.exe 2(1.5M) 1999mat.zip 2(2.5M)
Readme.pdf 1(7K)
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1998
1998mat.exe 2(2,450K) 1998con.exe 2(616K) 1998rmk.exe 2(1,787K) 1998mat.zip 2(2,431K)
Readme.pdf 1(5K)
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1997
1997mat.exe 2(2,250K) 1997con.exe 2(584K) 1997rmk.exe 2(1,600K) 1997mat.zip 2(2,231K)
Readme.pdf1(5K)
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1996
1996mat.exe 2(2,275K) 1996con.exe 2(611K) 1996rmk.exe 2(1,471K) 1996mat.zip 2(2,256K)
Readme.pdf 1(5K)
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1995
1995mat.exe 2(2,405K) 1995con.exe 2(645K) 1995rmk.exe 2(1,511K) 1995mat.zip 2(2,386K)
Readme.pdf1(6K)
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1994
1994mat.exe 2(2,654K) 1994con.exe 2(695K) 1994rmk.exe 2(1,581K) 1994mat.zip 2(2,634K)
Readme.pdf1(5K)
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1993
1993mat.exe 2(2,137K) 1993con.exe 2(532K) 1993rmk.exe 2(1,323K) 1993mat.zip 2(2,118K)
Readme.pdf1(5K)
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Hazardous Materials Incident Report Form 5800.1 | Used by shippers and carriers for notifying OHM of incidents occurring during the transportation of hazardous materials. | 5800.pdf1 (77K) | |||
Guidance Document for preparing Hazmat Incident Reports | Used by shippers and carriers for preparing Form 5800.1. | 5800guid.pdf1 (457K) | |||
Annual/Biennial Hazardous Materials Incidents Summaries |
View the summary and exhibits at the View Reports link under each year.
These Hazardous Materials Incidents Summary Reports provide an analysis of hazardous materials incidents each year. The anaylsis, tables, graphs, and maps are a snapshot of the incident data at the time of the report and do not reflect the significant data changes that occur as DOT continues to receive 5800.1 forms after the report is completed. To see the most up-to-date incident information, see the Spills page for "Hazardous Materials Summary Statistics and Data".
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2002-2003
View Reports
2000-2001
1998-1999
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Other Miscellaneous Files | |||||
2004 Emergency Response Guidebook (English,
French, Spanish)![]()
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The data you are receiving in these files CANNOT
reproduce the book as it appears in its full printed format. The data does
contain all the information presented in the Material Name (yellow and
blue pages), Guides (orange pages), and Isolation/Protective (green pages)
sections of the 2004 Emergency Response Guidebook.
The files have been saved in two formats ASCII and DBASE. Please see the readme.txt file for additional instructions for using the files. The files provided are self extracting executables (*.exe) for IBM compatible machines and zip files (*.zip) for MacIntosh machines. NOTE: IBM compatible machines can read both *.exe and *.zip files. |
English
erg2004_ascii.exe2(137K) erg2004_ascii.zip2(100K) Readme.txt
erg2004_dbase.exe2(80K)
French erg2004_ascii.exe2(136K) erg2004_ascii.zip2(98K) Readme.txt
erg2004_dbase.exe2(151K)
Spanish erg2004_ascii.exe2(154K) erg2004_ascii.zip2(116K) Readme.txt
erg2004_dbase.exe2(168K)
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Non-Military Explosives
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The files have been saved in two formats ASCI and DBASE.
Please see the readme.txt file for additional instructions for using the
files.
The files provided are self extracting executables (*.exe) for IBM compatible machines and zip files (*.zip) for MacIntosh machines. NOTE: IBM compatible machines can read both *.exe and *.zip files.
Non-Military Explosives -- explo_xxxx.exe | explo_ascii.exe2(1586K)
fwks_ascii.exe2(559K) prod_ascii.exe2(88K) explo_ascii.zip2(1570K)
explo_dbase.exe2(1585K)
explo_dbase.zip2(1570K)
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Listing of Hydrostatic Retesters![]() |
Contains company information and type
of cylinder retester.
The files have been saved in two formats ASCI and DBASE. Please see the readme.txt file for additional instructions for using the files. The files provided are self extracting executables (*.exe) for IBM compatible machines and zip files (*.zip) for MacIntosh machines. NOTE: IBM compatible machines can read both *.exe and *.zip files.
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hydroacsii.exe2(339K)
hydroacsii.zip2(324K) Readme.txt hydrodbase.exe2(331K)
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Foreign Approvals Status Report
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Contains a list of foreign approvals,
manufacturers and independent inspection agencies.
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Registered UN Packaging Manufacturer's Symbols (M Numbers)
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Contains M Number, company information,
and packaging type manufactured.
The files have been saved in two formats ASCI and DBASE. Please see the readme.txt file for additional instructions for using the files. The files provided are self extracting executables (*.exe) for IBM compatible machines and zip files (*.zip) for MacIntosh machines. NOTE: IBM compatible machines can read both *.exe and *.zip files.
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symbolascii.exe2(81K)
symbolascii.zip2(66K) Readme.txt symboldbase.exe2(79K)
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Title 49 CFR 172.101 Table
(List of Hazardous Materials)
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Note: The Department of Transportation's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety maintains this data to enhance public access to the Department's information. The data contained in this table is not intended to take the place of published agency regulations. The data is continually under development. While we try to keep the data timely and accurate, we make no guarantees. We will correct errors brought to our attention as quickly as we are able. The files have been saved in ASCII formats. Please see the readme.txt file for additional instructions for using the files.
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172101ascii.exe2(584K)
172101ascii.zip2 (568K) Readme.txt |
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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests | |||||
Cylinder Failure Analysis Reports
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These files are documents frequently
requested pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The majority
of documents requested under FOIA from the Office of Hazardous Materials
Safety are generated as the result of a hazardous materials accident or
incident. Documents that have been released to an initial requester are
then classified as public information and are not subject to FOIA.
The following files are Metallurgical Evaluation / Analysis Reports performed on Ruptured DOT-3-AL Aluminum Cylinders in the United States. |
Index
of Exhibits
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October 23, 1995 - Hazmat incident involving the release of Dinitrogen
Tetroxide in Bogalusa, Louisiana
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The following files are documents frequently requested
pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The majority of documents
requested under FOIA from the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety are
generated as the result of a hazardous materials accident or incident.
Documents that have been released to an initial requester are then classified
as public information and are not subject to FOIA.
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Index of Exhibits1(10K)
Bogalusa Louisiana Incident1(13.4M) For slower Internet connections, the file has been split into six parts to aid in downloading. Part 11 (2.2M)
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