Which agency is the US authority for establishing training requirements for shipping dangerous goods and ensuring compliance with the regulations?

• A. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• B. Department of Transportation (DOT)
• C. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer: (B)

Training requirements for shipping dangerous goods and ensuring compliance are set by the Department of Transportation. Through its Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT establishes the Hazardous Materials Regulations, which specify who must be trained, what topics to cover (such as classification, packaging, labeling, documentation, and handling), and how training must be renewed. DOT also enforces these rules by inspecting shippers, carriers, and hazmat personnel to verify compliance. Other agencies like the FAA (air transport), OSHA (workplace safety), and EPA (environmental protection) have related roles in specific contexts, but the overall authority for hazmat shipping training and regulation is DOT.