Transcription of Hazardous Materials Information Resource System
1 Army Regulation 700 141 LogisticsHazardousMaterialsInformationRe sourceSystemHeadquartersDepartment of the ArmyWashington, DC30 September 2015 UNCLASSIFIEDSUMMARY of CHANGEAR 700 141 Hazardous Materials Information Resource SystemThis major revision, dated 30 September 2015--o Updates responsibilities (para 1-4).o Provides a Web site to subscribe to the Hazardous Materials InformationResource System through its electronic Web site (para 2-1).o Amends internal control questions to include compliance with the GlobalHarmonization System for safety data sheets and labels (app C).o Changes Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine to Public Health Command (throughout).HeadquartersDepartment of the ArmyWashington, DC30 September 2015 LogisticsHazardous Materials Information Resource System *Army Regulation 700 141 Effective 30 October 2015H i s t o r y.
2 T h i s p u b l i c a t i o n i s a m a j o This regulation provides pol-icy and procedures for Army input to, anduse of, the Department of Defense Haz-a r d o u s M a t e r i a l s I n f o r m a t i o n R e s o u r c eSystem. It gives instructions for obtainingand processing material safety data sheetsand hazard communication standard-com-pliant labeling. It implements portions ofDODI This regulation applies tot h e A c t i v e A r m y , t h e A r m y N a t i o n a lGuard/Army National Guard of the UnitedStates, and the Army Reserve, unlessotherwise stated. During mobilization, theproponent may modify chapters and poli-cies contained in this and exception proponent of this regulation is theDeputy Chief of Staff, G 4. The propo-nent has the authority to approve excep-tions or waivers to this regulation that areconsistent with controlling law and regu-lations.
3 The proponent may delegate thisapproval authority, in writing, to a divi-sion chief within the proponent agency orits direct reporting unit or field operatingagency, in the grade of colonel or thecivilian equivalent. Activities may requesta waiver to this regulation by providingjustification that includes a full analysis oft h e e x p e c t e d b e n e f i t s a n d m u s t i n c l u d ef o r m a l r e v i e w b y t h e a c t i v i t y s s e n i o rlegal officer. All waiver requests will bee n d o r s e d b y t h e c o m m a n d e r o r s e n i o rleader of the requesting activity and for-warded through their higher headquarterst o t h e p o l i c y p r o p o n e n t . R e f e r t o A R25 30 for specific internal control process.
4 Thisregulation contains internal control provi-sions in accordance with AR 11 2 andidentifies key internal controls that mustbe evaluated (see appendix C).S u p p l e m e n t a t i o n . S u p p l e m e n t a t i o n o fthis regulation and establishment of com-mand and local forms are prohibited with-out prior approval from the Deputy Chiefof Staff, G 4 (DALO SUF), 500 ArmyPentagon, Washington, DC 20310 improvements. Users areinvited to send comments and suggestedimprovements on DA Form 2028 (Recom-m e n d e d C h a n g e s t o P u b l i c a t i o n s a n dBlank Forms) directly to Deputy Chief ofStaff, G 4 (DALO SUF), 500 Army Pen-tagon, Washington, DC 20310 This publication is availa-ble in electronic media only and is in-tended for command levels C, D, and Efor the Active Army, the Army NationalGuard/Army National Guard of the UnitedStates, and the Army (Listed by paragraph and page number)
5 Chapter 1 Introduction, page 1 Purpose 1 1, page 1 References 1 2, page 1 Explanation of abbreviations and terms 1 3, page 1 Responsibilities 1 4, page 1 Chapter 2 Hazardous Materials Information Resource System , page 2 Overview 2 1, page 2 Use and distribution of the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System 2 2, page 3 Obtaining and processing material safety data sheets 2 3, page 3 Labeling 2 4, page 4*This regulation supersedes AR 700 141, dated 13 August 700 141 30 September 2015iUNCLASSIFIEDC ontents ContinuedMaterial safety data sheet indicator code 2 5, page 4 material safety data sheet filing 2 6, page , page Communication Program, page Control Evaluation, page 8 GlossaryiiAR 700 141 30 September 2015 Chapter 1 Introduction1 1.
6 PurposeThis regulation sets forth policies and responsibilities for Army input to and use of the Hazardous Materials Informa-tion Resource System (HMIRS). It applies to all Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) that are managed, procured, used, ormanufactured by the Department of the Army (DA).1 2. ReferencesSee appendix 3. Explanation of abbreviations and termsSee the 4. Responsibilitiesa. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Energy and Environment) will promulgate policy and provideexecutive oversight of Army compliance with statutory requirements and DODDs under the DOD Hazard Communica-tion Program and Environmental Security The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) will (1) Ensure program executive officers, program/project/product System managers, and acquisition and procurementactivities (a) Identify HAZMAT managed, and/or HAZMAT that is part of the items managed.
7 (b) Obtain and submit material safety data sheets (MSDS) or safety data sheets (SDS) and label data, in electronicformat when possible, to the DOD HMIRS through the operational HMIRS focal point: Chief, Logistics SupportActivity Packaging, Storage, and Containerization Center (LOGSA PSCC).(2) Establish policy for procurement actions that require compliance with the MSDS/SDS review and submittalprocedures outlined in this The Director of Army Safety will (1) Exercise staff supervision over functions performed by Army safety elements in support of the HMIRS andDOD Hazard Communication Program.(2) Consult with the Army Public Health Command (USAPHC) on health and safety aspects of MSDS/SDS forArmy-managed HAZMAT pertinent to worker health and safety.
8 (3) Consult with the Army Environmental Command (USAEC) on environmental and disposal aspects ofMSDS/SDS for Army-managed HAZMAT.(4) Serve as a technical Resource for safety and health Information and training for Army HMIRS users in the fieldand resolve health issues in consultation with the The Deputy Chief of Staff, G 4 (DCS, G 4) has primary responsibility for Army participation in the DCS, G 4 will (1) Act as the administrative focal point for the issuance of policy and guidance concerning Army participation inthe HMIRS.(2) Monitor Armywide compliance with established policies, procedures, and schedules to facilitate full participationin the The Surgeon General has Army Staff supervision over the health aspects of the HMIRS program and ensures theCommander, USAPHC, will (1) Designate an Army health and safety technical focal point for Army participation in the HMIRS.
9 (2) Ensure all aspects of the MSDS/SDS for Army-managed HAZMAT pertinent to worker health and safety aretechnically accurate, complete, consistent, and reasonable, and in compliance with the requirements of the hazardcommunication standard (HCS). Safety issues will be resolved in consultation with the Director of Army Safety.(3) Perform HMIRS data entry for Army-managed HAZMAT input of selected health, safety, label, and ingredientinformation for each item described on a manufacturer s MSDS/SDS and hazard warning label.(4) Serve as the Army health and safety technical focal point, and provide consultative support for health and safetyinformation and training to Army HMIRS users in the The Chief, Army Environmental Law Division through the Judge Advocate General will provide guidanceregarding compliance and liability implications of HAZMAT-related State and Federal laws and The Chief, Army Environmental Division through the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management willprovide technical guidance regarding DA and DOD HAZMAT policies and regulations and provide environmental anddisposal Information for HMIRS data entry by LOGSA The Commanding General, Army Materiel Command (AMC), will 1AR 700 141 30 September 2015(1)
10 Ensure all contracts for procurement of AMC-managed weapon System components or consumables and prod-ucts used in support of System development or maintenance require MSDS/SDS and hazard warning labels fromsuppliers in accordance with the latest revisions of MIL STD 129, FED STD 313, FAR , and DFARS, (2) Ensure that MSDS/SDS and hazard warning label data obtained in accordance with paragraph 1 4h(1) arecomplete and entered into the DOD HMIRS.(3) Ensure the Chief, LOGSA PSCC will (a) Act as the Army operational coordinator and technical focal point for general, contract, transportation, radioiso-tope, and logistics data in the HMIRS.(b) Perform surveillance on data for Army-managed HAZMAT recorded in the HMIRS file and provide discrepan-cies to the submitting office or activity for corrective action.
