Senior Department of the National Array for Hazardous Materials and States of Emergency

The responsibility of the Hazardous Substances Department is to prevent hazardous materials events, and to minimize their consequences when they do occur. It does this by means of a national licensing system for the handling of hazardous materials and by providing professional solutions during events, through a dedicated system and professional teams.

The department sets policy on the proper treatment of hazardous materials, and is involved in ensuring implementation of that policy. This includes encouraging the reduction of hazardous waste.

The department operates an information and operations center for hazardous materials. It is also involved in international activities and in implementation of international conventions that deal with hazardous materials and hazardous waste.