Latest Actions
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...
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...
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...
PHMSA Enforcement Policy Notice Regarding Hazardous Materials Training
PHMSA continues to monitor the effects the COVID-19 outbreak is having on regulated hazardous materials ...
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...
PHMSA Report on Pipeline Risk Modeling Overview of Methods and Tools for Improved Implementation
Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee to Discuss Proposed Rulemaking for Onshore Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines
Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee to Discuss Proposed Rulemaking for Onshore Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines. The U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration today...
PHMSA Takes Action to Assist with Hurricane Dorian Preparedness and Response Efforts
PHMSA is continuing to monitor the movements of Hurricane Dorian to understand its potential effect on hazardous materials and pipeline operations. This webpage provides critical information regarding PHMSA's pipeline and hazardous...
Enbridge/Texas Eastern Transmission Ordered to Take Certain Corrective Actions for August 1, 2019 Failure
The Order requires that the company take certain actions in response to its August 1, 2019 natural gas transmission pipeline failure near Danville, Kentucky.
See the related documents section for more details.