The HazMat transportation regulations of the PHMSA/USDOT at 49 CFR 171.15 require each person in physical possession of a hazardous material when in transportation (includes loading, unloading, and temporary storage) to immediately notify the National Response Center by phone or on-line in the event of certain incidents that occur during transportation.  The purpose of this article is to explain the specific information that must be included with an Immediate Notice of a specified HazMat Incident to the NRC. (more…)