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

This $561,204 Project Grant awarded by 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 Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI), a non-profit organization, in providing train-the-trainer programs for hazardous materials regulations and transportation incident training. The grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will fund SLSI's efforts to enhance hazardous materials emergency preparedness and response capabilities across state, local, tribal, and territorial entities. Key activities include developing emergency response plans, conducting hazardous materials instructor training, and providing emergency responder training to improve first responder safety and emergency response capabilities related to the transportation of hazardous materials, such as crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids.