Re: HM-169a

["Edwin F. Jackson" <EFJ@asbhr.byu.edu>]

The Hazardous Material Information Exchange is a bullitin board set 
up by the the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) of the DOT 
and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  Internet access is 
available using TELNET and logging into  hmix.dis.anl.gov.   File 
transfer is handled through the bullitin board.  File transfer 
procedures are menu driven and didn't seem too difficult.  You can also log in 
via modem at (708) 252-3275 using most standard communications 
software.   

HMIX has a technical information number which is (800)752-6367 for 
everyone outside Illinois.  For Illionis residents the number is 
(800) 367-9592.

HMIX also publishes an information booklet (free last time I got it) 
booklet number RSPA/OHMIT/95-04/July 1995.

The HMIX is devoted to distribution and exchange of information on 
hazardous materials.  It definitely is biased to hazmat 
transportation issues, but does have information from EPA and OSHA as 
well as RSPA.  RSPA is the division of DOT that handles all hazardous 
material transportation regulations.