PHMSA Announces Gas Pipeline Regulatory Reform Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Contact: Ben Kochman

(202) 366-4831

PHMSA is proposing a number of amendments to modernize federal pipeline safety regulations that would reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens consistent with E.O. 13771, 13777, and 13783. PHMSA considered public comments on DOT notices on...

NOW AVAILABLE: PHMSA Oil Spill Exercise and Response Training Videos

Report to Congress - Biennial Update on Pipeline R&D Project Award Implementation - May 2020

Report to Congress - Implementation of 5-Year Pipeline R&D Program - May 2020

PHMSA Completes Administrative Preemption Determination on Washington State's Crude Oil by Rail Volatility Requirements

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced it has determined that Federal Hazardous Material Transportation Law preempts the State of Washington's vapor pressure requirement for the transportation of crude oil by rail. 

A study...

PHMSA Withdraws Rulemaking Action to Limit Crude Oil Vapor Pressure

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced today that it is withdrawing its January 2017 Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding vapor pressure for unrefined petroleum products and other flammable liquids. The decision follows an...

PHMSA-FMCSA Enforcement Discretion Notice for Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles and Portable Tanks in the State of Alaska

Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, PHMSA and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a notice of enforcement discretion for the operation of a cargo tank motor vehicle (CTMV) or portable tank in the state of Alaska.  The enforcement discretion applies only to CTMV’s...

PHMSA-FMCSA Enforcement Discretion for Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles and Portable Tanks in Alaska

COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions

This page provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding PHMSA’s Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) related guidance published on the PHMSA website.

Note:  This guidance does not have the force and effect of law and is not...

Guidance for the Safe Packaging and Transportation of COVID-19 Materials

Infectious substances, such as certain COVID-19 tainted materials, can pose a risk to health, safety, and property if packaged and transported incorrectly.  When transporting such materials, it is extremely important to consult PHMSA’s Hazardous Materials Regulations to help minimize risk...