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Transportation & HazMat Regulatory Resources

Staying current with transportation safety regulations and hazardous materials compliance is essential for shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, and safety professionals. This curated resource hub connects you with trusted government agencies, international regulatory bodies, and industry organizations that shape the standards for safe, compliant transportation across air, ground, rail, and maritime modes.

These resources complement JGA Training’s programs and are provided to help you stay informed, prepared, and compliant in an evolving regulatory environment.

U.S. Government & Regulatory Agencies

• US Department of Transportation (DOT)
  Oversees national transportation systems and enforces regulations governing hazardous materials transportation across all modes.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  Regulates civil aviation safety in the United States, including hazardous materials transported by air.
• United States Coast Guard (USCG)
  Enforces maritime safety, security, and environmental protection regulations, including hazardous materials and dangerous goods transported by sea.
• National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
  Investigates transportation accidents and incidents to improve safety across aviation, highway, rail, pipeline, and marine sectors.
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
  Sets and enforces security standards for transportation systems, including air cargo and hazardous materials security requirements.

International & Global Standards Organizations

• International Air Transport Association (IATA)
  Develops and maintains the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), the global standard for transporting hazardous materials by air.
• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
  Establishes international aviation safety and dangerous goods standards adopted by national aviation authorities worldwide.
• International Maritime Organization (IMO)
  Regulates international shipping, including the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
• United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
  Develops international regulations for the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, and inland waterways.

Canada & Cross-Border Compliance

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG – Canada)
  Canada’s regulatory framework governing the safe transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, air, and marine modes.

Industry Associations & Professional Resources

• Council on the Safe Transport of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA)
  An industry organization focused on hazardous materials safety, regulatory compliance, and best practices.
• Journal of HazMat Transportation
  Provides research, analysis, and insights related to hazardous materials transportation and safety.
• The National Institute of Packaging, Handling, and Logistics Engineers
  Advances professional knowledge in packaging, handling, and logistics engineering to support safe and efficient transportation.

Supporting Your Compliance & Training Needs

These organizations represent the foundation of global transportation safety and hazardous materials regulation. JGA Training encourages professionals to regularly consult these resources in conjunction with formal training to maintain compliance, reduce risk, and promote safe operations across the supply chain.

Contact us if you have questions about how these regulations apply to your operation or need training aligned with these standards, our team is here to help.