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Hazardous Materials

What the Hazardous Materials Program is About

ODOT's Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Program exists to help protect human and environmental health during all aspects and phases of transportation activities. This team begins working behind the scenes before ODOT breaks ground and support continues beyond project completion. The HazMat Program identifies, assesses, manages, and mitigates hazardous or solid waste risk, while helping to ensure the department follows all applicable federal and state laws pertaining to health, safety, and the environment.

Additionally, the Hazardous Materials Program develops best management practices (BMPs) and provides compliance support for ODOT facility and fleet operations, as needed.

Importance of the HazMat Program

Hazardous and non-hazardous materials are common to and part of everyday life. It is important to appropriately manage these materials throughout all phases of the transportation lifecycle.

This program's goals and objectives are to:

  • Integrate applicable regulatory requirements into ODOT’s transportation programs and operations;
  • Serve as a technical resource for all ODOT staff; and
  • Liaise with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.