Provides clarification in response to questions from industry on initial fitness review for classification approvals

WASHINGTON - As the nation prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July, the U.S. Department of Transportation is working on many fronts to help prevent unnecessary accidents and fatalities due to the unsafe transport of fireworks.

"Fireworks on the...

WASHINGTON - The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration merged the provisions of seven widely-used special permits for railroad tank cars into the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) today, in accordance with the agency's ongoing...

These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and their responses are intended to provide insight into PHMSA's approach to the issues they describe. They are intended to facilitate understanding of the code, enhance communication with all stakeholders, and...

This notice provides clarification to owners and operators of gas distribution pipeline facilities when completing the Mechanical Fitting Failure Report Form, PHMSA F 7100.1– 2. Initial reviews of reports submitted for calendar year 2011 failures have...

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation¿s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today proposed a record $3.7 million civil penalty and 24 actions against Enbridge Energy for the July 25, 2010, crude oil spill near...