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The Engineering and Research Division consists of four branches – Sciences, Radioactive Materials (RAM), Engineering and Research and Development (R&D). The first three program areas provide technical expertise that is used as the foundation for...
The PSIA-2002 mandates that the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the Department of Commerce (DOC) "shall carry out a program of research, development, demonstration and standardization to ensure...
Section 32 of the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act (PSRCJCA) of 20111 called upon the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Commerce (DOC) to “carry out a program of research, development, demonstration and standardization to ensure the integrity...
The Pipeline and Hazardous Pipeline Safety Administration (PHMSA) is regulated by several congressional mandates, which ensure the agency’s commitment to safety. These mandates include the Pipeline and Hazardous Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act of 2011 and Pipeline...
PHMSA is proud of the successes seen through its heavy investment in Research and Development efforts focused on technology! PHMSA conducts and sponsors research projects focused on providing near-term solutions that will increase the safety, cleanliness, and reliability of our Nation...
Performance drives the strategy, processes and activities, research award selections, and evaluation of PHMSA’s Pipeline Safety Research & Development Program. A well performing research program must be relevant to PHMSA’s safety mission, address quality, collaborate with...
The mission of PHMSA’s Pipeline Safety Research & Development Program is to sponsor projects focused on providing technical solutions that will improve pipeline safety, reduce the environmental impact of failures, and enhance the reliability of the Nation’s pipeline transportation system....
The 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook provides first responders with a manual intended for use during the initial phase of a...
The documents and links in the menu on the right side bar are designed to give you the most up-to-date information on this set of regulations and supporting materials where applicable. Please contact the Inspector Training and Qualifications Division if you have any questions at...