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PHMSA Emergency Waiver Order #21: Transporting HAZMAT in Wildfire Affected Areas in New Mexico
The Emergency Waiver Order supports efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a threat to public health, welfare, or the environment caused by actual or potential oil and hazardous materials incidents...
PHMSA Safety Advisory Notice for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries for Disposal or Recycling
PHMSA Safety Advisory Notice for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries for Disposal or Recycling (PDF)
Notice of Enforcement Discretion Regarding Packaging Tape
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is providing notice that it will exercise regulatory enforcement discretion for any...
PHMSA Notice of Enforcement Discretion Regarding Interim Final Rule for Pipeline Safety: Unusually Sensitive Areas for the Great Lakes, Coastal Beaches, and Certain Coastal Waters
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is providing notice that it will not take enforcement action against regulated entities for alleged violations of obligations under 49 CFR 195.11 or...
Notice and Request for Comments: FAQs - Applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations
PHMSA is conducting an initiative to convert historical letters of interpretation applicable to the Hazardous Materials Regulations that have been issued to specific stakeholders into broadly applicable frequently asked questions (FAQs) on its website...
NOW AVAILABLE: Updated Pipeline Operator Qualification Frequently Asked Questions
PHMSA updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for pipeline operator qualification (OQ) requirements to clarify the Federal pipeline safety regulations for OQ located in 49 CFR part 192, subpart N, and 49 CFR part 195, subpart G. The...
PHMSA Notice of Enforcement Discretion Regarding Cylinders Exceeding Periodic Requalification Testing Dates - January 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is providing notice that it will not take enforcement action against any person who fills a DOT-specification cylinder used to transport Division 2....
Assistance to the Public During COVID-19
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) remains fully operational and ready to assist the American public. PHMSA will continue to be on duty and available for its stakeholders and government partners during the...
PHMSA Pipeline Transportation and Emerging Fuels R&D Public Meeting and Forum
From November 30 through December 2, 2021, PHMSA will hold a virtual Pipeline Transportation and Emerging Fuels R&D Public Meeting and Forum. The public meeting and forum will serve as an opportunity for pipeline stakeholders to discuss research...