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PHMSA Notice of Enforcement Discretion for the Transportation of Over-Pressurized Cylinders

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is providing notice that it will not take enforcement action against trained collecting personnel who transport the below-specified over-pressurized cylinders for the purpose of venting and condemnation.

See the Enforcement Discretion for complete details.