The US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced a US$22 032 987 investment into pipeline and hazardous materials safety programmes. That includes funding to support safety awareness, training, research, and other activities to help communities avoid or respond to hazardous materials-related transportation incidents.
The investment will go towards:
- Training first responders.
- Safety education programs for communities.
- Developing new pipeline safety technologies.
- Supporting States, tribes, and local government partners.
“Under President Trump and Secretary Duffy, we are ensuring the safety of the communities our pipeline and hazmat transportation networks run through,” said PHMSA Administrator Paul Roberti. “This investment will support first responders as well as help raise awareness at the local level so everyone is on the same page about how to reduce risk and what to do in case of an incident where you live or work.”