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Our Team

Director of Environmental Analysis & Compliance Division, Office of Planning & Analytics Carolyn L. Nelson, P.E. Carolyn.Nelson@dot.gov

Environmental Protection Specialist, Federal Preservation Officer Amanda Murphy, Ph.D., R.P.A. Amanda.L.Murphy@dot.gov

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National Historic Preservation Act

What is the NHPA?

The National Historic Preservation Act was enacted in 1966 to preserve the historic and archaeological sites of the United States. The rules by which it is implemented are described in 36 CFR 800.

Because pipeline operation and the transportation of hazardous...

Environmental Compliance

PHMSA & NEPA

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 requires federal agencies to consider the potential environmental and related social and economic impacts of their proposed actions by providing a framework for environmental planning and decision-making. NEPA ensures that...

National Center of Excellence for LNG Safety

Congressional Mandate

Who We Are

The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) established the National Center of Excellence for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Safety in 2023 under the authority and direction of Section 111 of the Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2020.

The PIPES Act of 2020 defines the purpose of the Center as:

"...to enhance the United States as the leader and foremost expert in LNG operations by –

PHMSA NERIS Update

NERIS Executive Briefing: DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - August 2024