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PHMSA Inter-Agency Memoranda of Understanding
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a written agreement that clarifies responsibilities between two or more organizations that share services, clients, or other common associations. An MOU creates a clear understanding of each party's purpose and of their commitments. The document will set...
UGI Utilities Pipeline Leak in Allentown, PA
The Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) supported the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PA PUC) during its investigation of this devastating pipeline incident.
PHMSA holds all pipeline operators accountable for remaining...
Pipeline Emergency Responders Initiative (PERI) Overview
Improving communication between emergency responders and pipeline operators nationwide is an important component of pipeline safety. The PERI was conceived as a way to strengthen relationships among the various stakeholders involved with pipeline safety and emergency response,...