DOT Awards $12.8 Million In Hazmat Business Grants

The U.S. DOT‘s Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) has made funds available under the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grants Program.A total of $12.8 million in grants to states, territories and Native American tribes was set aside for planning and training for improved response to hazardous materials incidents. The six largest grants were awarded to California, $964,316; Texas, $668,460; Illinois, $612,982; Ohio, $510,751; New York, $470,968; and Florida, $453,407.The HMEP grants support the development of emergency response strategies tailored to regional needs, and is funded through registration fees paid by shippers and carriers of certain hazardous materials.More than 1 million emergency responders have received training and support under HMEP since the program began in 1993.For more information about the grants and how to apply, contact Gordon.Delcambre@rspa.dot.gov .