Shipping Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Materials
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have in place numerous regulations for shipping of dangerous goods by surface or air. Nonconformance of these regulations can result in significant fines up to $250,000 and up to a year in prison for individuals. Organization can be fined up to $500,000 per incident.
The DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) enforces shipments of hazardous materials within the United States under the Code of Federal Regulation Title 49. The ICAO’s Technical Rules have been summarized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and published as the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).