Press Release
☷USDOT Opens Applications for $18 Million in Funding Opportunities to Support Hazardous Materials Transportation and Pipeline Safety Activities Nationwide
U.S. Department of Transportation ( By Press Release office)
Feb 23,2024
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The U . S . Department of Transportation ' s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) has announced multiple funding opportunities to support pipeline and hazardous materials safety programs . The grants , totaling $18 million , are open to states , local communities , tribal entities , universities , and non - profit organizations . The funding will be used to enhance community and environmental safety through initiatives such as training first responders , educating the public , and promoting the development of new pipeline technologies . U . S . Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg expressed support for local authorities and emergency responders , emphasizing the importance of providing them with additional training and resources . The funding opportunities include various programs for pipeline and hazardous materials safety . PHMSA Deputy Administrator Tristan Brown highlighted the agency ' s commitment to supporting safety at the local level . Interested parties can find more information and apply for funding at the grants . gov website . The mission of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is to ensure the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials . For further details , visit the PHMSA website .
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