Defense Transportation: DOD Needs to Take Actions to Improve the Transportation of Hazardous Material Shipments

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By Cary Russell (au)
Year: 2014
Pages: 48
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-5492-7

Product Code: 1457854929

Description

Over 3 billion tons of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) are transported by commercial carriers in the U.S. each year. The Department of Defense (DOD) accounted for about 1.6 million HAZMAT shipments in FY 2013, using commercial and military carriers. These shipments can be high risk and highly sensitive and if improperly handled, labeled, or packaged could result in the loss of life, property damage, and harm to national security interests. This report examined the (1) statutes, regulations, guidance, policies, and procedures that govern DOD's handling, labeling, and packaging of HAZMAT shipments to support military operations; and (2) extent to which DOD faces any challenges in implementing its policies and procedures for transporting HAZMAT in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. Figures. This is a print on demand report.

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