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September 13, 2021

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...

August 28, 2021

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...

May 19, 2021

Notice to Pipeline, Underground Storage, and LNG Facility Operators Regarding the Termination of PHMSA's March 2020 Stay of Enforcement and Notice of Enforcement Discretion

This Notice of Termination advises pipeline, underground storage, and liquefied natural gas facility operators that PHMSA's March 20, 2020 Stay of Enforcement and Notice of Enforcement Discretion will expire on May 26, 2021.

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