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Federal/State Legislative Authorities

While the Federal government is primarily responsible for developing, issuing, and enforcing safety regulations for pipelines, underground natural gas storage, and liquified natural gas (LNG) facilities, the pipeline safety statutes provide for State assumption of the intrastate regulatory,...

State Programs Overview

The pipeline safety statutes allow for States to assume safety authority over intrastate gas pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and underground natural gas storage through Certifications and Agreements with PHMSA under 49 U.S.C. §§ 60105- 60106.

The District of Columbia, Puerto...