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PHMSA Considerations for Municipalities for Permitting Operations of Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Micromobility Devices
The use of eBikes, eScooters, and other lithium battery powered micromobility devices are increasingly common. As municipalities permit shared micromobility operations in their jurisdictions, they should be aware of the hazards posed by lithium batteries and the requirements for safe...
PHMSA Safety Advisory Notice: Required Approval of Bulk Peroxyacetic Acid Shipments
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) hereby reminds offerors of bulk shipments of peroxyacetic acid (listed under § 173.225(h)) to seek a required prior approval from the Associate Administrator under § 173.128(d). Applications for approval must be submitted in...
Notice Of Enforcement Policy Regarding International Standards
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) understands that many offerors and carriers of hazardous materials in international transport will soon be adhering to requirements in the internationally-adopted 2025–2026...
Failure Investigation Report - TC Oil Pipeline Operations, Inc.
PHMSA is sharing its Failure Investigation Report following an investigation into TC Oil Operations' December 7, 2022, failure involving its 36-inch Keystone Cushing Extension pipeline rupture in Washington County, Kansas. The failure resulted in an estimated release of 12,937 barrels of crude...