U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $5.9 million for 17 research projects to develop new, innovative solutions to improve pipeline safety and protect the environment.

"This administration is constantly seeking new...

For fireworks manufacturers when applying for DOT special permits and approvals, and transporting them.

This advisory bulletin provides guidance on the requirements for obtaining approval of alternative vapor-gas dispersion models under Subpart B of 49 CFR part 193.

On July 26, 2010, the Enbridge control center in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada discovered a crude oil leak from Line 6B. This 30 inch diameter pipeline is part of the Lakehead System transporting crude oil and liquid petroleum products from Griffith,...

Written Statement of Cynthia L. Quarterman, Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and...

Written Statement of Administrator Quarterman - Hearing on Preventing Spills from Oil Pipelines through Integrity Management; Leak Detection; Shut-off Valves; and Corrosion Prevention - Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and...

Written Statement of Administrator Quarterman - Hearing on Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety: Regulated vs. Unregulated - Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a notice in the Federal Register on December 4, 2009, under Docket No. PHMSA–2004–19854 of its intent to revise the...

PHMSA is issuing an Advisory Bulletin to operators of hazardous liquid pipeline facilities required to prepare and submit an oil spill response plan under 49 CFR part 194. In light of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, which has...