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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...
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,...
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 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,...
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...