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Subpart D—State Damage Prevention Enforcement Programs

198.51   What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?

198.53   When and how will PHMSA evaluate State damage prevention enforcement programs?

198.55   What...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the schedule of State program evaluations?The schedule of State program evaluations will be made available on this webpage as it is developed.

Where can I see PHMSA's progress in evaluating State programs?PHMSA's...

About Excavation Enforcement Final Rule

On July 13, 2015, the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced the issuance of a final rule to establish the process for evaluating State excavation damage prevention law enforcement programs and enforcing minimum Federal...

Pipeline Leak Recognition and What to Do

Many buried pipelines used in the transportation of petroleum products and natural gas are identified by above ground pipeline markers. Some pipelines transport other hazardous products such as chemicals, highly volatile liquids, and anhydrous ammonia, or...

PERI Implementation

Recognizing that each state is unique and has its own set of challenges in protecting the public and the environment from the risks associated with transporting hazardous materials in pipelines, PHMSA has committed to helping states develop voluntary PERIs similar to the first PERI in Georgia,...

South Carolina PERI (SCPERI)

PHMSA Standards and Rulemaking

PHMSA's Offices of Pipeline and Hazmat Safety Standards & Rulemaking utilize the process of rulemaking to propose and adopt changes to regulations. The process of rulemaking can include: proposing and finalizing rules, the division posts notices, advisory bulletins, special permits and state...

PHMSA Regulations

PHMSA is responsible for regulating and ensuring the safe and secure movement of hazardous materials to industry and consumers by all modes of transportation, including pipelines.

To minimize threats to life, property or the environment due to hazardous materials related incidents,...