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Press Releases

If you are interested in searching for press releases prior to 2021, please visit our News Archive.

October 22, 2024

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...

October 7, 2024

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 (...

October 2, 2024

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 (...

August 12, 2024

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 (...

August 8, 2024

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)...

June 24, 2024

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...

April 12, 2024

Department of Transportation Updates Regulations to Improve Safety and Supply Chains

PHMSA 04-24
Contact: PHMSAPublicAffairs@dot.gov

 

Streamlined requirements to save an estimated $...

April 5, 2024

USDOT Announces Publication of 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook

PHMSA 03-24
Contact: PHMSAPublicAffairs@dot.gov

 

Nearly 2 Million Free Copies...

April 3, 2024

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...

February 21, 2024

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,...