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Hazardous Matters April - June 2025

"Hazardous Matters" is the quarterly newsletter for PHMSA's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS). As always, it is packed with the latest news, expert tips, and essential insights for the safe handling and shipment of hazardous materials. Stay informed, stay safe!

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GT Outside of HCA Performance Measures

Since 2021, gas transmission pipeline operators have been required to annually submit data for assessment and repair of pipeline facilities outside of High Consequence Areas (HCA). PHMSA uses data from these reports, which are due on March 15th for the previous calendar year, to summarize industry progress on assessing pipelines outside of HCA.