This funding opportunity falls under Assistance Listing 20.707. PHMSA, through this NOFO, is requesting applications from States for Hazardous Materials State Inspection (HMSI) funding to carry out State-based inspections of HAZMAT shippers to increase compliance and ensure safe transport of hazardous materials. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration (PHMSA) protects people and the environment by advancing the safe
transportation of energy and other hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that are essential to our daily
lives. To do this, PHMSA establishes national policy, sets and enforces standards, educates, and
conducts research to prevent incidents. PHMSA also prepares the public and first responders to
reduce consequences if an incident does occur. To accomplish this, PHMSA awards financial
assistance to states, territories, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to ensure industry compliance
with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).