Who may train hazardous materials technicians to meet local requirements?

• A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• B. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
• C. Incident Commander
• D. Environmental Protection Agency

Answer: (B)

Local training for hazardous materials technicians is controlled by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The AHJ is the body with legal authority to enforce local regulations and to approve who may provide training and what curricula are acceptable to meet those local requirements. They designate qualified trainers or training programs and ensure records and certifications meet local standards. While OSHA sets federal minimums and EPA handles environmental rules at the federal level, they do not issue local training authorizations. The Incident Commander oversees on-scene operations, not training approvals.