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Pipeline Special Permits and State Waivers Overview

Special Permits

A special permit (previously called a waiver) is an order that waives or modifies compliance with a regulatory requirement if the pipeline operator requesting it demonstrates the need and PHMSA determines that granting a special permit would be consistent with pipeline safety....

Emergency Special Permits

Overview

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has new authority under 49 U.S.C. § 60118(c) to grant special permits in emergency situations. The information in the article should help operators in requesting an emergency special permit.

What is an Emergency Special...