What Federal Regulation Requires Me To Submit the 5800.1 Report?

    The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) require that certain types of incidents be reported to the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA). Section 171.15 of the HMR requires an immediate telephonic report (within 12 hours) of certain types of hazardous materials incidents and a follow-up written report. Section 171.16 requires a written report for certain types of hazardous materials incidents within 30 days. For instructions on how to fill out this report please visit the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety website at: http://hazmat.dot.gov/pubs/inc/spill/reporting_instructions_rev.pdf