EMERGENCY TELEPHONE RESPONSE GUIDE
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 (Customers Only)
24-hour EMERGENCY phone to the Chemical Transportation Emergency Center operated as a public service by the Chemical Manufacturers Association . Identification of unknown chemicals, advice on proper initial response methods and procedures for specific chemicals and situations, assistance in establishing contact with shippers/carriers/manufacturers/special product response teams such as CHLOREP or the Pesticide Safety Team Network as necessary and appropriate .
DOT HOTLINE: 1-800-467-4922 or hazmat.dot.gov
Provides informational assistance pertaining to the federal regulations for the transportation of hazardous materials, 49 CFR.
EPA Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Hotline: 1-800-424-9346
For communities to call to obtain 140-page interim guidelines regarding “Acutely Toxic Chemicals” which cover Organizing a Community, Developing a Chemical Contingency Plan, Gathering Site-Specific Information; also provided is a list of 400+ “Acutely Toxic Chemicals.” Guideline document may be used to obtain Materials Safety Data Sheets for such chemicals. EPA Chemical Emergency Preparedness & Prevention Program.
EPA RCRA/UST: www.epa.gov/rcra
To respond to any citizen’s request for specific information, and to clear up con- fusion regarding RCRA and Superfund regulations; also to respond to requests for certain documents printed in the Federal Register for which this telephone number is given as a contact point. In addition, in response to policy questions from the regulated communities and state/local governments, personnel will attempt to seek out the correct person to provide guidance. A telephone hotline no longer exists .
EPA Small Business & Asbestos Hotline: 1-800-368-5888
To respond with advice and information on problems encountered by small-quantity generators of hazardous waste.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Information Hotline: 1-800-321-6742 or www.osha.gov
Offers general information on OSHA standards, programs and workplace protection.
National Pesticide Information Center: 1-800-858-7378 or npic.orst.edu
The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network provides information on pesticide-related health/toxicity/minor cleanup to physicians, veterinarians, fire departments, government agency personnel and the general public.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center:1-800-426-4435
Provides information on exposure to chemicals, poisons or drugs. (Animals only.)
DOT
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE RESPONSE GUIDE (6/23)
DOT
DOT HOTLINE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-467-4922
Provides informational assistance pertaining to the federal regulations for the transportation of hazardous materials, 49 CFR.
Explosives Industry Programs Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 648-7120
Licensees and permittees who have questions related to their regulated explosives operations
Office of Federal Motor Carrier Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-832-5660
CANUTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-226-8832 or www.canutec.gc.ca
For information on the Canadian rules and regulations, and the Emergency Response Guidebook Online.
Transportation Security Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 289-9673
For additional information go to www.hazmat.dot.gov
EPA
EPA Emergency Planning & Community
Right-to-Know Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-424-9346
EPA RCRA/UST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 566-0270 or www.epa.gov/rcra
To respond to any citizen’s request for specific information, and to clear up con- fusion regarding RCRA and Superfund regulations.
EPA Small Quantity Generator & Asbestos Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-368-5888
Chemical Emergency Preparedness & Prevention Program Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-424-9346
A publicly accessible service that provides up-to-date information on regulatory requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Program Hotline . . . . . . (202) 554-1404
National Response Center Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-424-8802
See additional hotlines at www.epa.gov/home/epa-hotlines
OSHA
OSHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-321-6742
Offers general information on OSHA standards, programs and workplace protection. To report emergencies, unsafe working conditions, safety and health violations, to file a complaint, or to ask safety and health questions. Also, OSHA Emergency Preparedness & Response, specialty Topics include: Chemical, Bioterrorism, Radiation, Personal Protective Equipment, Training and Education, Equipment.
For additional information go to www.osha.gov