DOT Notice on ECP Decision - As Submitted

USDOT Announces Intent to Repeal Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake Mandate

In accordance with the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (Public Law 114-94), the U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the final updated Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) in regard to Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) brakes on certain trains.  After...

Fact Sheet: Regulatory Impact Analysis on ECP Brakes

Colonial Pipeline Co Emergency Response Plans Southeast

Chemical and Metallurgical Analysis of Ruptured DOT-3AL Specification Compressed Gas Cylinder PDF

If you have any technical questions not addressed by this or associated documents, contact Mark Toughiry, 202-366-4545.

Basic Requirements for Fully Wrapped Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Lined Cylinders

This is the basis requirements (standard) by OHM for design, construction and manufacturing fully wrapped carbon-fiber reinforced cylinders (CFFC).

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Basic Requirements for Fully Wrapped Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Lined Cylinders PDF

Operations and Maintenance Enforcement Guidance Part 192

Cost Recovery for Design Review Meaning for New Technologies

Deputy Administrator

Ben Kochman is the Acting Administrator for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Kochman also serves as PHMSA’s Deputy Administrator. Kochman previously was the Director of Pipeline Safety Policy at the...