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

This Project Grant award of $749,290 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 International Brotherhood of Teamsters in providing train-the-trainer programs for hazardous materials regulations training. The grant funding will enable the development and delivery of instructor training to enhance hazardous materials emergency preparedness and response capabilities across state, local, tribal, and territorial entities. Key activities include training emergency responders, supporting community safety initiatives related to hazardous materials handling and transportation, and building the capacity of organizations to safely and efficiently manage hazardous materials incidents. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.