Sponsor
This Commodity Flow Study was funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant program through the Oregon State Police, Office of State Fire Marshal and Marion Co. Emergency Management.
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
9-28-2016
Subjects
Hazardous substances -- Transportation -- Planning
Abstract
Hazardous materials are prevalent in all communities in the United States. They are stored and they are transported. Regardless of the method of transport, (for this study defined as: pipeline, rail, roadway, air, or water) hazardous materials are generally transported without incident. However, consequences of a hazmat transportation incident can be extreme with serious repercussions to public safety, life and wellbeing, the environment, and infrastructure. To plan for and mitigate these consequences, communities may choose to examine the transportation of hazardous materials through high risk areas – areas with sensitive ecosystems or high population – to better develop strategies.
Therefore, in February 2016 the Marion County Emergency Management Office commissioned a Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow Study (HMCFS), to be carried out by the Center for Public Service (CPS) research team. This study was to be conducted in accordance with recommendations from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT).
The purpose of a HMCFS is to identify the types and amounts of hazardous materials transported through a specified geographic area. It provides a methodological approach to understanding the unique hazards that may be present in Marion County. The intent of this study is to complete a HMCFS that will provide the data necessary to estimate risks facing the County and provide grounding for an emergency response plan.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/19351
Citation Details
Portland State University. Hatfield School of Government. Center for Public Service; Hawke, Stephanie; Kaufman, Aaron; and Cheney, Robert, "Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow Study: Marion County, Oregon" (2016). Center for Public Service Publications and Reports. 27.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/19351
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