Having recently been selected to serve as the Acting Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety, I would like to share my appreciation to the PHMSA leadership team, as well as Secretary Duffy for their commitments to improving safety across the country.
My vision for the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety begins with a foundation of partnership and technology. These two pillars are not only essential to how we operate, but how we lead nationally in advancing hazardous materials safety.
Through strong partnerships—with industry, first responders, federal and state agencies, researchers, and the public—we will foster a shared commitment to safety and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. These relationships will enable us to better anticipate risks, close gaps, and align our efforts toward a common goal: preventing hazardous materials incidents before they occur.
At the same time, we will embrace technology to modernize how we collect data, monitor shipments, and respond to incidents. We will invest in tools and systems that improve visibility, increase efficiency, and provide real-time information to decision-makers in the field and here in Washington, D.C. Innovation will be central to how we keep pace with emerging threats and the evolving nature of hazardous materials transport.
With these foundations in place, I envision our office making significant and impactful progress as we set the standard for improving the safe transport of hazardous materials. This cannot be accomplished without enhancing the effectiveness of our preparedness and emergency response capabilities. Our impact will be seen in fewer incidents, stronger community protections, and a safety culture that leads by example.
This is a vision rooted in purpose, driven by data, and powered by collaboration—and together, I believe we will achieve it.
William Quade
Acting Associate Administrator, PHMSA
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