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

This $212,195 Project Grant award from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under the Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants program (CFDA 20.703) supports the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in providing train-the-trainer programs for hazardous materials regulations and emergency response training. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. Under this grant, CVSA will deliver training programs to enhance the capabilities of state, local, tribal, and territorial entities to safely and efficiently respond to hazardous materials accidents and incidents. The grant activities focus on developing emergency response plans, conducting hazardous materials instructor training, and providing emergency responder training to improve community safety related to hazardous materials transportation.