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INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $200 Million to Replace Aging Gas Pipes, Lower Household Energy Bills and Cut Methane Emissions
PHMSA 10-24
Contact: PHMSAPublicAffairs@dot.gov
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety...
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Rule to Simplify Shipping Processes for Truck Drivers, While Improving Supply Chains, and Reducing Energy Transportation Costs
PHMSA 09-24
Contact: PHMSAPublicAffairs@dot.gov
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (...
Department of Transportation Substantially Increases Grant Funds Supporting State Pipeline and Underground Gas Storage Safety Programs
PHMSA 08-24
Contact: PHMSAPublicAffairs@dot.gov
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (...
Biden-Harris Administration Awards More than $40 Million to Support Firefighters, First Responders, and Improve Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
PHMSA 07-24
Contact: PHMSAPublicAffairs@dot.gov
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (...
Biden-Harris Administration Streamlines Environmental Review Process to Fix Older, Leak Prone Gas Pipes
PHMSA 06-24
Contact: PHMSAPublicAffairs@dot.gov
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Requirements for Freight Railroads to Provide Hazmat Information to First Responders
PHMSA 05-24
Contact: PHMSAPublicAffairs@dot.gov
New rule builds on DOT efforts to strengthen rail safety and support first...
Department of Transportation Updates Regulations to Improve Safety and Supply Chains
PHMSA 04-24
Contact: PHMSAPublicAffairs@dot.gov
Streamlined requirements to save an estimated $...
USDOT Announces Publication of 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook
PHMSA 03-24
Contact: PHMSAPublicAffairs@dot.gov
Nearly 2 Million Free Copies...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $392 Million In Grants to Fix Old, Leaky Natural Gas Pipes, Improve Public Safety, and Reduce Energy Costs
PHMSA 02-24
Contact: PHMSA Public Affairs, PHMSAPublicAffairs@dot.gov
Annual reduction of nearly 1,400 metric tons of methane...
USDOT Opens Applications for $18 Million in Funding Opportunities to Support Hazardous Materials Transportation and Pipeline Safety Activities Nationwide
PHMSA 01-24
Contact: PHMSAPublicAffairs@dot.gov
Funding will help train first responders, educate the public on local safety initiatives,...