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2019 Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Fact Sheet

In response to these mandates, recommendations, lessons learned, and public input, PHMSA is making certain amendments to the Pipeline Safety Regulations affecting hazardous liquid pipelines. The first and second amendments extend reporting requirements to certain hazardous liquid gravity and rural gathering lines not currently regulated by PHMSA.

2019 Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Overview

In response to congressional mandates, NTSB and GAO recommendations, lessons learned, and public input, PHMSA is amending the Pipeline Safety Regulations to improve the safety of pipelines transporting hazardous liquids.

Pending Pipeline Interpretations

Pipeline operators and other stakeholders may request a written regulatory interpretation pursuant to 49 CFR 190.11(b). PHMSA makes available online each incoming interpretation request and allows for the submission of public comment. Before issuing a written interpretation, PHMSA will consider comments received on or before the comment closing date. Comments will not be responded to directly. Any comments received after the closing date will be considered if practicable.

Real-Time Train Consist Information

The Real-Time Train Consist Information Rule requires railroads that carry hazardous materials to generate and maintain certain information regarding hazardous materials in rail transportation in electronic form and provide to authorized first responders, emergency response officials, and law...