The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) require that certain types of hazmat incidents be reported.
Telephone report. Section 171.15 of the HMR requires an immediate telephonic report (within 12 hours) to the National Response Center (NRC) following an incident (49 eCFR 171.15). You may call the NRC at 1-800-424-8802.
Reportable incident. A telephone report is required whenever any of the following occurs during the course of transportation in commerce (including loading, unloading, and temporary storage):
(1) As a direct result of a hazardous material—
• A person is killed;
• A person receives an injury requiring admittance to a hospital;
• The general public is evacuated for one hour or more;
• A major transportation artery or facility is closed or shut down for one hour or more; or
• The operational flight pattern or routine of an aircraft is altered;
(2) A situation exists of such a nature (e.g., a continuing danger to life exists at the scene of the incident) that, in the judgment of the person in possession of the hazardous material, it should be reported to the NRC even though it does not meet the criteria of paragraphs the above.
Written Report. Section 171.16 requires incidents to be reported through PHMSA within 30 days of the incident and a follow-up written report within one year of the incident, based on certain circumstances outlined below, to be reported to PHMSA through the Hazardous Materials Incident Report Form DOT F 5800.1 (49 eCFR 171.16).
What is the Incident Report Form 5800.1?
The Incident Report Form 5800.1 is a written report required by Section 171.16 of HMR that must be submitted within 30 days of a hazardous materials transportation incident, as defined by the HMR. The information collected on the report is used by PHMSA and other agencies to mitigate risk, analyze gaps, and enhance safety.
Form 5800.1 is required to be completed if:
• Anytime you are required to make a telephonic notification
• Any unintentional release of propane during loading, unloading, or storage incidental to transportation, regardless of quantity.
• Any damage to the lading system of a specification cargo tank 1,000 gallons or greater resultant from a vehicle accident, even if no product is released
171.16 Exceptions (you don't need to report):
A release of a minimal amount of material from—
• A vent for materials for which venting is authorized;
• The routine operation of a seal, pump, compressor, or valve; or
• Connection or disconnection of loading or unloading lines provided that the release does not result in property damage.
Learn more and get form 5800.1 at https://bit.ly/40L7VHs
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