Latest Actions
PHMSA Issues Amended CAO to Enbridge re: Weymouth Compressor Station
The Amended Corrective Action Order requires Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, an Enbridge, Inc. subsidiary, to take certain corrective actions with respect to its Weymouth Compressor Station in Weymouth, Massachusetts.
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PHMSA Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding Hazardous Materials Training Requirements for Maritime Workers
The COVID-19 public health emergency has continued to impact the ability of some hazardous materials employers to provide recurrent training for employees as required by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). As such, PHMSA exercised...
PHMSA Final Rule: Adoption of Miscellaneous Petitions to Reduce Regulatory Burdens - Hazardous Materials
The final rulemaking adopts miscellaneous petitions to reduce regulatory burdens related to hazardous materials transportation. The rule amends the Hazardous Materials Regulations in response to 24 petitions for rulemaking submitted by the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...