Which Federal agency is involved in the regulation of hazardous materials and/or wastes?

• A. Local Emergency Planning Commission.
• B. Chemical Transportation Emergency Center.
• C. Department of the Interior.
• D. Department of Transportation.

Answer: (D)

Hazardous materials regulation in transport is handled at the federal level by the Department of Transportation. Through its PHMSA office, DOT enforces the Hazardous Materials Regulations, which cover how hazmat is classified, packaged, labeled, documented (shipping papers), and shipped, along with training and incident reporting. This framework ensures safe handling from origin to destination and governs the routes, packaging standards, and communication needed for hazmat shipments. The other options operate at different levels or in different roles (local planning, private information services, or resource management) and do not regulate hazmat transport nationwide.