What does 49 CFR 172.600 require regarding Emergency Response Information?

• A. It requires drivers to memorize ERG content.
• B. It assigns ERI to shipper only.
• C. It requires that emergency response information be readily available to responders for hazmat shipments.
• D. It mandates weekly ERG training for all drivers on the road.

Answer: (C)

Emergency Response Information must be readily available to responders for hazmat shipments. This means the shipper provides ERI and ensures it is accessible at the scene (for example, with the shipping papers or in the cab) so first responders can quickly learn the hazards, identify the material, and know the initial actions to take and protective measures. It isn’t about drivers memorizing the information, and there isn’t a weekly ERG-training requirement tied to this rule. The ERI content is prepared by the shipper and is intended to be immediately usable by responders during an incident.