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October 9, 2020

PHMSA Actions to Assist with Hurricane Delta Preparedness and Response Efforts

PHMSA is continuing to monitor the movements of Hurricane Delta to understand its potential effects on hazardous materials and pipeline operations.  This webpage provides critical information regarding PHMSA's pipeline and hazardous materials...

October 1, 2020

PHMSA Corrective Action Order to Algonquin Gas Transmission

The Corrective Action Order requires Algonquin Gas Tranmission, LLC, an Enbridge, Inc. subsidiary, to take the necessary corrective actions to protect the public, property, and the environment from potential hazards associated with emergency shutdown...

October 1, 2020

PHMSA Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding International Standards

The enforcement policy regarding international standards notifies offerors and carriers of hazardous materials that PHMSA will not take enforcement action against any offeror or carrier using these standards for the domestic or international...

September 29, 2020

PHMSA Advisory Bulletins Addressing Safety Recommendations for Recent Natural Gas Distribution Incidents

PHMSA published two advisory bulletins in today’s Federal Register which respond to safety recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board following natural gas distribution pipeline related incidents in Silver Spring, Maryland...

September 28, 2020

PHMSA Notice of Administrative Discretion and Guidance for Renewal of RIN Approvals During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

PHMSA is issuing this notice to provide guidance and alert holders of requalification identification numbers (RIN) that it is temporarily waiving certain requalification requirements.  PHMSA understands that, due to restrictions and limitations...

September 22, 2020

PHMSA Emergency Waiver Order #16 for HAZMAT in States Affected by Wildfires

The Emergency Waiver Order supports efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Coast Guard to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a threat to public health, welfare, or the environment caused by actual or potential oil...

September 17, 2020

PHMSA Emergency Waiver Order #15 for HAZMAT in States Affected by Hurricane Sally

The Emergency Waiver Order supports efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Coast Guard to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a threat to public health, welfare, or the environment caused by actual or potential oil...

August 26, 2020

PHMSA Emergency Waiver Order #14 for HAZMAT in States Affected by Hurricanes Laura and Marco

The Emergency Waiver Order supports efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Coast Guard to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a threat to public health, welfare, or the environment caused by actual or potential oil...

July 9, 2020

PHMSA Notice of Extension of Relief for Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles and Portable Tanks in the State of Alaska

PHMSA understands that due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, travel restrictions throughout the State of Alaska have continued to place a burden on entities that usually perform periodic tests and inspections of cargo tank motor vehicles (CTMVs...

July 9, 2020

PHMSA Notice of Extension of Enforcement Discretion for the Manufacturing of Packaging Designs Beyond Periodic Retesting Dates

As a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency, PHMSA is extending its enforcement discretion for any company that continues to manufacture a UN performance oriented packaging  that is not more than 90 days beyond its periodic retest date in...