General Approvals Overview
How to Request an ApprovalThis brochure describes the requirements for requesting approval as specified in 49 CFR Part 107 Subpart H prior to performing certain functions under the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
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Gas Distribution, Gas Gathering, Gas Transmission, Hazardous Liquids, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and Underground Natural Gas Storage (UNGS) Annual Report Data
The Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR Parts 191, 195) requires operators gas distribution, gas gathering, gas transmission, hazardous liquid, LNG, and UNGS to submit annual reports to PHMSA. Annual reports include information such as total pipeline mileage, facilities, commodities transported...
Competent Authority Numbering System
At the beginning of 2000, it became necessary to update the Competent Authority (CA) numbering system from the seven-digit sequence to the current 10-digit sequence. The old seven-digit number (and in a few cases, nine-digit number) and the new 10-digit number are interchangeable. It is not...
Pipeline Mileage and Facilities
Since 1970, PHMSA has collected data about pipeline infrastructure from operators. The annual report formats have changed several times over the years. The initial year of annual report collection is shown below:
Mileage Data Gas Distribution 1984...Fireworks
The 2018 American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) Standard 87-1 A, B, and C have been adopted into full use and Incorporated by Reference (IBR) into the 49 Code of Federal Regulations beginning November 26, 2021. Since this time PHMSA has created Firework Brochures providing...
Fireworks Certification Agencies FAQs
Frequently asked questions and their answers relating to Fireworks Certification AgenciesFirework Certification Agencies (FCA)
Effective August 15, 2013, PHMSA established an alternative to the approval process for UN0336 Division 1.4G consumer fireworks. Now firework manufacturers have the option to apply to a DOT-approved FCA in accordance with 49 CFR § 173.65. The FCA certification process is similar to PHMSA's...
DOT Approved Fireworks Certification Agencies
table td { padding: 5px 3px; }The FCA's listed below have been approved by the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety, Department of Transportation, East Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington DC 20590-0001 to review and certify Division 1.4G consumer...