Emergency Waiver Order #30: Transporting Hazmat in the State of California

Safety Advisory Notice: Counterfeit and Substandard Vehicle Safety Devices

Safety Advisory Notice: Unsafe Cylinders Being Sold Online by Major Retailers to Consumers and HVAC Contractors

Safety Advisory Notice: Required Approval of Bulk Peroxyacetic Acid Shipments

Notice Of Enforcement Policy Regarding International Standards

Considerations for Municipalities for Permitting Operations of Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Micromobility Devices

The use of eBikes, eScooters, and other lithium battery powered micromobility devices are increasingly common. As municipalities permit shared micromobility operations in their jurisdictions, they should be aware of the hazards posed by lithium batteries and the requirements for safe...

Lithium Battery Guide for Shippers

Updated October 2024! This compliance resource was prepared to assist shippers to safely package lithium cells and batteries for transport by all modes according to the latest (May 10, 2024; HM-215Q) regulatory requirements. This publication directs readers to scenario-based shipping guides that...

Hazardous Materials: Clarification of Applications for Special Permits Submitted in the Public Interest

Action Notice.

Summary

PHMSA is publishing this notice to inform interested parties on how PHMSA evaluates and determines whether a special permit can be considered consistent with the public interest. This notice outlines the criteria PHMSA used to evaluate special permit...

Safety Advisory Notice for DOT-111 Tank Cars in Flammable Liquid Service

Due to the recent events in East Palestine, Ohio and as part of our ongoing efforts to advance the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)—in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)—is issuing this...

Pipeline Safety: Identification and Evaluation of Potential Hard Spots-In-Line Inspection Tools and Analysis

Action Notice; issuance of advisory bulletin.

Summary

PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to notify pipeline owners and operators of the importance of evaluating their pipeline facilities for the existence and potential threat of hard spots in the pipe body. That...