PHMSA 2012 Emergency Response Guidebook Released

The US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), in conjunction with Transport Canada, and the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of Mexico (SCT), recently published the 2012 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).

The ERG, which is updated every four years, is used by first responders, such as firefighters, police, and other emergency personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving hazardous materials. It specifically aids first responders in