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April 20, 2020

NOW AVAILABLE: PHMSA Proposed FAQs for Farm Taps

PHMSA is seeking comment on a set of proposed frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding individual service lines directly connected to production, gathering, or transmission pipelines.  These pipelines are commonly referred to as farm taps...

April 20, 2020

PHMSA Notice of Enforcement Discretion for Sanitizing and Disinfecting Products

To support the continued supply of critical resources needed to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency, PHMSA issued a notice of enforcement discretion for the transportation of sanitizing and disinfecting materials to be used in protecting...

April 10, 2020

PHMSA Notice on HAZMAT Shipping Paper Requirements and Social Distancing

PHMSA is issuing this notice to clarify the flexibilities provided in the Hazardous Materials Regulations, regarding shipper’s certification signatures on shipping papers. These flexibilities allow compliance with the regulations while still...

April 10, 2020

Revised Temporary Relief Notice for Companies Transporting Hand Sanitizer by Highway

In support of the critical need to move hazardous materials during the COVID-19 public health emergency, on April 2, 2020, PHMSA issued a temporary relief notice for companies shipping hand sanitizers used for sanitation purposes. To provide...

April 7, 2020

PHMSA Issues Notice of Enforcement Discretion for Cylinders

In its continued efforts to support the need to move critical hazardous materials products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, PHMSA will impose an enforcement discretion for cylinders that have exceeded their periodic requalification test...

April 1, 2020

PHMSA COVID-19 Emergency Special Permits

In support of the critical need to move hazardous materials during the COVID-19 public health emergency, PHMSA is issuing hazardous materials emergency special permits and approvals to entities seeking exemptions from specific requirements...

March 25, 2020

PHMSA Enforcement Policy Notice Regarding Hazardous Materials Training

PHMSA continues to monitor the effects the COVID-19 outbreak is having on regulated hazardous materials ...

March 19, 2020

PHMSA Guidance to State Pipeline Safety Programs Regarding COVID-19

In light of the recent actions taken by federal, state, and local government agencies in response to the current COVID-19 outbreak, PHMSA is providing guidance to its state pipeline safety partners on ways to continue to effectively execute their...