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Hazardous Matters July September - 2024

Picture of a tanker truck drving into the sunset with the words "Hazardous Matters" .

"Hazardous Matters" is the quarterly newsletter for PHMSA's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS). As always, it is packed with the latest news, expert tips, and essential insights for the safe handling and shipment of hazardous materials. Stay informed, stay safe!

2024 IBR Standards Update Rule Communication

Operator compliance with the pipeline safety regulations is critical to preventing pipeline accidents and incidents. Goals of PHMSA's outreach program for the 2024 IBR Standards Update Rulemaking are to expand awareness and knowledge of the 2024 IBR Standards Update final rule and the new gas...

2024 IBR Standards Update Rule Resources

Inspection forms   Regulatory codes: Part 192 & 195 Part 192: Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards   Part 195: Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline   IBR Standard Update Final Rule and other...

2024 IBR Standards Update Fact Sheet

Objectives

This final rule incorporates by reference more than 20 new or updated voluntary, consensus industry technical standards (updated industry standards) within the PSRs (49 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) parts 190-199). These updated standards will maintain or improve public safety...

2024 IBR Standards Update Rule Overview

Objectives

PHMSA published RIN 2137–AF13 (Standards Update 1) rule on April 29th, 2024. The rule incorporates by reference 28 standards across 49 CFR Parts 192 & 195.

The rule advances the Office of Pipeline Safety by leveraging innovative technologies as well as standard...