PHMSA Inter-Agency Memoranda of Understanding
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a written agreement that clarifies responsibilities between two or more organizations that share services, clients, or other common associations. An MOU creates a clear understanding of each party's purpose and of their commitments. The document will set out expectations for a series of predetermined responses should certain criteria be either intentionally or unintentionally breach the MOU's original purpose and commitments.
An MOU is not a legally binding document. It is the written reflection of an understanding between two parties, developed through negotiation and mutual agreement. An MOU is finalized through acceptance of the MOU, and approved by the agency representatives who show approval by signing the MOU.
Over the years, PHMSA has entered into a variety of MOUs in areas where its statutory authority is shared or overlapped by other government agencies. PHMSA currently shares the following MOUs:
- 2020 Memorandum of Understanding Between DOT-PHMSA and DOI-BSEE for OCS Pipelines
- 2018 PHMSA-FERC MOU to Coordinate LNG Reviews
- 2005 PHMSA National Energy Board Arrangement
- 2004 PHMSA Interagency Agreement Liquefied Natural Gas
- 2004 Memorandum of Understanding Among DOT, DOE, and NIST
- 2000 Agreement Between DOT and EPA to Clarify Jurisdictional Issues
- 1996 Memorandum of Understanding Between DOT and GRI
- 1994 Memorandum of Understanding Among the Secretary of DOT, DOI, and EPA
- 1993 Memorandum of Understanding Between DOT and FERC
- 1986 Memorandum of Understanding Between USCG and RSPA on Waterfront LNG
- 1985 Memorandum of Understanding Between DOT and FERC Regarding LNG Facilities
- 1984 Memorandum of Understanding Between Pipeline Safety MTB and GRI
- 1980 Division of Regulatory Responsibility between USCG and MTB on LOOP Project
- 1978 Memorandum of Understanding Between USCG and MTB on Waterfront LNG Facilities
- 1975 Reimbursable Memorandum of Understanding Between DOT and NTSB
- 1972 Memorandum of Understanding Between OSHA and DOT
- 1971 Memorandum of Understanding Between DOT and EPA on Transportation-Related Facilities