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

Corrective Action Order -- CPF No. 3-2017-5008H

Keystone Pipeline Release - Britton, S.D.

November 28, 2017PHMSA has issued a Corrective Action Order (CAO) to TransCanada that requires the operator to conduct additional testing to identify and address any threats to the integrity of the pipeline system following the Nov. 16, 2017 release of crude oil from the Keystone pipeline near...

Howard "Skip" Elliott Sworn in As PHMSA Administrator

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WASHINGTON – Howard “Skip” Elliott  was sworn in as Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) by Secretary Elaine L. Chao this week at U.S. Department of Transportation...

FAA Special Government Interest Addendum

PHMSA Letter to Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Regarding Requirements for Drug Testing and Operator Qualification

PHMSA Letter to Texas Railroad Commission Regarding Requirements for Drug Testing and Operator Qualification

Emergency Stay of Enforcement for Operators Affected by Hurricane Harvey

Emergency Waiver Order: Movement of Hazardous Materials Under EPA Region 6 Directives