Hazardous Materials: Availability of Information for Hazardous Materials Transported by Aircraft

Summary: RSPA proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to require an aircraft operator to: Place a telephone number on the notification of pilot-in-command that can be contacted during an in-flight emergency to obtain information about any hazardous materials aboard the aircraft; retain a copy of the notification of pilot-in- command at the aircraft operator's principal place of business for one year; retain and make readily accessible a copy of the notification of pilot-in-command, or the information contained in it, at the airport of departure until the flight leg is completed; and make readily accessible a copy of the notification of pilot-in-command, or the information contained in it, at the planned airport of arrival until the flight leg is completed. The intent of this proposal is to increase the level of safety associated with the transportation of hazardous materials aboard aircraft.