Latest Actions
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...
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...
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...
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...