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PHMSA is conducting an initiative to convert historical letters of interpretation applicable to the Hazardous Materials Regulations that have been issued to specific stakeholders into broadly applicable frequently asked questions (FAQs) on its website. By creating a repository of FAQs, PHMSA...
On March 3, 2020, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) conducted an Investigative Hearing in response to incidents and roll-over crashes associated with operations using packagings authorized under certain Hazardous Materials Special Permits for the manufacture,...
Letter announcing PHMSA’s exercise of enforcement discretion eschewing enforcement action pertaining to violations of 49 CFR §§ 192.153(e) and 192.505(b) that arise from the installation of pressure vessels that are: (1) covered by 49 CFR §§ 192.153(a)-(b) and 192.165(b)(3); and (2) were put...
This guidance is issued for owners and operators of hazardous liquid pipelines subject to the pipeline safety standards in 49 CFR Part 195.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Final Rule titled, "Pipeline Safety: Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines," published on October 1, 2019
PHMSA is issuing these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to assist gas pipeline owners and operators in complying with the pipeline safety regulations in 49 CFR Parts 191 and 192.
PHMSA is not intending to enforce certain requirements as applies to those types of plastic pipeline facilities.
Stays enforcement of the requirements to use API Specification 5L (2004) provided that API Specification 5L (2007) is used in its place.
Interpretation of Part 195 as it applies to pipelines moving hydrocarbons from offshore production islands for further processing.
Interpretation of Part 195 as it applies to inspection report requirements for an offshore pipeline.