Hmit - hazardous material instructor training - this grant supports the state by providing train-the-trainer programs, for training in hazardous materials regulations

The Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to support hazardous materials instructor training programs through September 30, 2022. The grant funding will allow CVSA to provide train-the-trainer programs for hazardous materials regulations training, as outlined in the Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants program (CFDA 20.703). This federal program aims to increase effectiveness in safely handling hazardous materials accidents and incidents and enhance emergency planning implementation, according to the award notice. The grant funds will support CVSA's work to train instructors who will then educate emergency response professionals on regulatory compliance for hazardous material transportation and emergency response.