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, and assess how quickly resources can be brought to bear in an emergency. Likewise, comprehensive guidance on assessing state, regional, or local hazmat emergency response needs, in order to achieve the appropriate level of coverage at the regional or local level, has not been provided." This Guide is designed to assist emergency response planning organizations at all jurisdictional levels in assessing their needs for hazmat emergency response, in assessing their capabilities to respond, and in identifying and addressing any significant shortfalls in coverage.
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The HMRs include class designations and identification numbers for various chemical, biological, and radiological agents that have conventional warfare applications or that have certain characteristics that may be favorable for utilization by terrorists or criminals during an intentional act. However, these hazard classes are inherently designed from a safety perspective to support the legal and regulated storage and/or transportation of hazmat between origin and destination for lawful use by a private citizen, established company, or governmental agency or department.
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