Latest Actions
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...
PHMSA Reinstates Enforcement Discretion for Cylinders Exceeding Periodic Testing Dates – Sept. 2021
The COVID-19 public health emergency, in addition to naturally occurring events such as Hurricane Ida, continue to provide challenges for gas cylinder exchanges to receive and distribute cylinders that can be filled in accordance with the...
PHMSA Actions to Assist with Hurricane Ida Preparedness and Response Efforts
PHMSA is continuing to monitor the movements of Hurricane Ida to understand its potential effects on hazardous materials and pipeline operations. This webpage provides critical information regarding PHMSA's pipeline and hazardous materials...