US Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Topic 6 — Incident Reporting  
Introduction
Topic1: The Hazadous Materials Table
Topic 2: Hazard Classes
Topic 3: Packaging
Topic 4: Marking, Labeling, and Placarding
Topic 5: Shipping Papers
Topic 6: Incident Reporting
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§ 171.16
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Incident Report Form and Telephone
Introduction, cont.

Different procedures are required by the HMR depending on the type of incident. Some require immediate notice by telephone followed by a written report of the incident and others require just the written report. Unless a telephone report is required, exceptions may apply for certain materials.