April 10, 2019 - Congressional Testimony: Hearing on Pipeline Safety - Federal Oversight and Stakeholder Perspectives

April 2, 2019 - Congressional Testimony: Hearing on Pipeline Reauthorization

Notice to Pipeline Operators: Exercise of Enforcement Discretion - API Specification 5L

On May 1, 2019, PHMSA issued a notice to pipeline operators that it does not intend to take any enforcement action relating to the requirements of American Petroleum Institute's (API) Specification 5L (Spec 5L) “Specification for Line Pipe” 45th edition, provided that...

Call for Submissions: 811 Poster Contest (Deadline: April 26, 2019)

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces 2019 Pipeline Safety Legislative Proposal

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today transmitted to Congress a legislative proposal to reauthorize the Department’s pipeline safety programs.  The proposed legislation prioritizes safety, promotes...

PHMSA Emergency Waiver Order #13 Authorizes HAZMAT Movement in States Impacted by Severe Winter Storms and Flooding

The Emergency Waiver Order supports efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Coast Guard to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a threat to public health, welfare, or the environment caused by actual or potential oil and hazardous materials incidents resulting...

Emergency Waiver Order #13: Transporting Hazmat in Nebraska and Iowa Following Sever Winter Storms

Emergency Waiver Order No. 12

The Waiver is granted to railroad carriers when conducting operations within the Nebreska Severe Winter Storm, Straightline Winds, and Flooding disaster area. 

Emergency Waiver Order No. 12 PDF

Report to Congress on Shipping Crude Oil by Truck, Rail and Pipeline