Application period open for PUCO hazardous materials training grants
COLUMBUS, OHIO (Mar. 1, 2024) – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today announced that the application period for hazardous materials training grants is now open. Through the annual hazardous materials training grant program, educational institutions and local governments across Ohio are awarded grants for training to best respond to incidents related to hazardous materials.
The 2024 grant application period closes on May 31, 2024.
The PUCO offers funding for various types of hazardous materials training, including:
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Courses involving hazardous materials training on various levels, including first response awareness, operations and technician, highway response specialist, incident command and tank car specialist.
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Intermodal hazardous materials training.
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Incident response exercise.
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Rail hazardous materials response training, including rail/highway incident response training.
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Hazardous materials planning and survey studies.
In 2023, the PUCO authorized a total of $800,000 to 21 local governments and educational institutions.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is the sole agency charged with regulating public utility service. The role of the PUCO is to assure all residential, business and industrial consumers have access to adequate, safe and reliable utility services at fair prices while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices. Consumers with utility-related questions or concerns can call the PUCO Call Center at (800) 686-PUCO (7826) and speak with a representative.
For additional information, contact: Brittany Waugaman | (614) 466-7750
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