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PHMSA Highlights
PHMSA By the Numbers
- 2.8 MillionMiles of Regulated Pipelines
- 1 MillionDaily Shipments of Hazardous Materials
- 17,000Underground Natural Gas Storage Wells
- 1.6 BillionTons of Hazardous Materials Shipped Annually by All Modes
- 64%of U.S. Energy Commodities Transported by Pipeline
Safety Initiatives
This compliance resource was prepared to assist shippers to safely package lithium cells and batteries for transport by all modes according to the latest (May 11, 2020; HM-215O) regulatory requirements.
Unsure if you're shipping Hazmat? DOT's Check the Box Can Help.
Ensuring the practice of safe digging to prevent and eliminate excavation damage.
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Regulations
Regulations, interpretations, rules, approvals and permits, and bulletins for pipeline and hazmat safety.
Inspections & Enforcement
Incident forms, regional office contacts, and general information on PHMSA enforcement programs.
Data & Statistics
PHMSA tracks data on the frequency of failures, incidents and accidents.
NTSB Recommendations
Information and updates for PHMSA's responses to recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board.
Online Services
Access forms for the Operator Registration System, hazmat registration, incident reporting and more.
Grants
PHMSA offers state grants through several programs and partnerships for pipeline and hazmat safety.
Research & Development
PHMSA projects to improve the safety and reliability of hazmat transportation by all modes, including pipelines.
Approvals and Permits
Resources about hazardous materials and pipeline approvals and permits processes, as well as the ability to search existing approvals and permits.