A three-day course that seeks to improve hazardous materials planning skills and coordination efforts of emergency management personnel. The course emphasizes the advantage of developing a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to assist with hazard analysis, hazard identification, and the development of a hazardous materials plan. Emphasis is placed on interagency cooperation and the identification of technical assistance that is available. Topics include local, state, and federal mechanisms to assist in planning and response, hazardous material characteristics, transportation and regulatory compliance.