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PHMSA's primary mission under the Federal laws governing the transportation of hazardous materials is to protect people and the environment from the risks inherent in the transportation of hazardous materials by pipelines and other modes. The Offices of Pipeline Safety and Hazardous...
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has the primary responsibility for the issuance of DOT special permits and approvals for hazardous materials and for natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Special permits authorize a person to perform a function outside...
As an agency committed to ensuring the safe transport of hazardous materials within the nation’s 2.3 million pipeline system, PHMSA utilizes and presents public notices and advisory bulletins as sources of information collection, public meetings, safety advisories and general notices....
Transportation is a dynamic system based not only on physical infrastructure, but also on human capital. Education and training programs are vital for fulfilling the mission of the U.S. Department of Transportation, especially for fostering an educated, innovative, and highly skilled...
PHMSA sponsors Research & Development (R&D) projects focused on providing near-term solutions that will increase the safety and reliability of the nation's pipelines and hazardous materials transportation. The descriptions below links on this page provide more details about PHMSA's ...
About 2.6 million miles of transportation pipelines deliver the energy products the American public needs to keep its homes and businesses running. While rare, some pipeline incidents can be fatal and cost millions in property damage. PHMSA's Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) holds all...