PHMSA - International Standards

International Standards

PHMSA participates in a number of international forums as part of the ongoing process of harmonizing the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with international standards and regulations. Participation ensures that U.S. interests are communicated and considered in the development of international standards.

Public comments on positions taken and the outcome of these meetings are solicited through public meetings, outreach activities, and through a number of other media including this page. The objective is to establish and maintain a global regulatory system for hazardous materials transportation that will enhance the safe, secure, and efficient movement of hazardous materials.

Harmonization of international and domestic standards enhances compliance and improves the efficiency of the transportation system by minimizing the regulatory burden on the public.

International Events

The following are upcoming events relating to or occuring internationally.

Apr 15, 2013 - Apr 19, 2013 - International Civil Aviation Organization Working Group , Montreal, Canada

Apr 22, 2013 - Apr 26, 2013 - International Maritime Organization Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group , London, England

Jun 24, 2013 - Jun 28, 2013 - United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (43rd Session) , Geneva, Switzerland

Jul 1, 2013 - Jul 3, 2013 - United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals , Geneva, Switzerland

Sep 16, 2013 - Sep 20, 2013 - International Maritime Organization Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers (DSC) Sub-Committee , London, England

Sep 23, 2013 - Sep 27, 2013 - International Maritime Organization Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group , London, England

Oct 28, 2013 - Nov 8, 2013 - International Civil Aviation Organization Dangerous Goods Panel , Montreal, Canada

Nov 25, 2013 - Dec 4, 2013 - United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (44th Session) , Geneva, Switzerland

Dec 4, 2013 - Dec 6, 2013 - United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals , Geneva, Switzerland

Public Meetings

The announcements below provide information on public meetings that are hosted by PHMSA's Office of International Standards for purposes of ensuring that US positions taken at international meetings are coordinated with DOT stakeholders. Federal register notices are published prior to public meetings conducted by the Office of International Standards.