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PHMSA Multimodal Seminar & TRANSCAER Hazmat/Transportation Training {Track 1}

Training Event

Location

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis {All Sessions Begin Here}
1 S Capitol Ave
Indianapolis IN 46204

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Sessions

  1. to EDT (Registration Closed)
  2. to EDT (Registration Closed)
  3. to EDT (Registration Closed)

Overview

Training includes:

  • Multiple Break-Out Sessions 
  • Complimentary lunch

Multimodal Registration Link:https://opsweb.phmsa.dot.gov/hm_seminars/default_workshop.asp

Attendee Level

  • Multimodal Seminars are for all levels of experience. Target audience is first responders, hazmat stakeholders, small minority/veteran-owned businesses that are unsure if they are dealing with or transporting hazmat.
  • Ammonia Training & Live Release Drill - Levels of Experience:
    • Awareness Level (May observe the exercise from a safe distance and attend the lecture portion in the morning). 
    • Operations Level (Ammonia Drill – Decon & Air Monitoring)
    • Technician Level or Ammonia Specialist (Ammonia Drill – Entry)

To register for Track 2 click here.

Event Focus

Featured topics:

  • Multimodal Presentations: PHMSA Investigators, PHMSA Grants team, PHMSA Accident Investigation team, PHMSA Outreach team, Lithium-ion battery safety, grants available to stakeholders, incident response, incident reporting and many others.
  • TRANSCAER Presentations: Rail Safety, AskRail Mobile App, and Understanding Tank Car Highway Transportation Safety & DOT 406 Walkaround, Ammonia Emergency Response and Live-Release Drill

Description

Track 1 Schedule

A final schedule will be provided at check-in. All attendees in Track 1 will pick the sessions you would like to attend onsite. You do not need to pre-register for individual break-out sessions. 

     9:00-9:45 AM - General Session/Welcome - All Attendees – Track 1 & Track 2

    10:00-10:45 AM - Break-Out Session 1

    11:00-11:45 AM – Break-Out Session 2

    11:45-1:00 PM – Lunch and Visit Display Booths

    1:00-1:45 PM – Break-Out Session 3

    2:00-2:45 PM – Break-Out Session 4

    3:00-3:45 PM – Break-Out Session 5

    3:45-4:00 PM – Final Booth Visits 

    4:00 PM – Track 1 Sessions End at the Hyatt Regency 

Important Details

Check-in and walk-in registration will begin at 8:00 AM. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.

Registration will remain open until after the event. Walk-ins are welcome to register on-site at the training event, however we strongly encourage pre-registration for meal-planning purposes.

Multimodal Registration Link:https://opsweb.phmsa.dot.gov/hm_seminars/default_workshop.asp

Sponsors

  • Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
  • TRANSCAER

Contacts

Erica Bernstein Fischer
CHEMTREC/TRANSCAER
Mobile  804-357-4758
ebernstein@chemtrec.com
Clayton Hatfield
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Association

230 Peachtree Street NW
Ste #2100
Atlanta GA 30303

Mobile  404-273-2165
clayton.hatfield@dot.gov
Marc Nichols
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

230 Peachtree Street NW
Suite 2100
Atlanta GA 30303

Phone  404-302-4747
Mobile  404-694-3721
Marc.Nichols@dot.gov