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Pipeline Safety: Overpressure Protection on Low-Pressure Natural Gas Distribution Systems
Advisory bulletin reminding owners and operators of natural gas distribution pipelines of the possibility of failure due to an overpressurization on low-pressure distribution systems.
Pipeline Safety: Statutory Mandate To Update Inspection and Maintenance Plans To Address Eliminating Hazardous Leaks and Minimizing Releases of Natural Gas From Pipeline Facilities
Advisory bulletin reminding pipeline facility owners and operators that the PIPES Act of 2020 requires operators to update their inspection and maintenance plans.
PHMSA Safety Advisory Notice: Roadway Striping and Use of Non-DOT Specification Cargo Tanks
Notification regarding the requirements for the use of non-DOT specification cargo tanks for roadway striping operations.
Safety Advisory Notice: Special Permits for Composite Gas Cylinders
The Safety Advisory Notice provides recommendations to help facilitate the safe transportation of compressed natural gas under the terms of specific Hazardous Materials Special Permits authorizing the manufacture, mark, sale, and use of non-DOT specification fully wrapped reinforced composite...
Exercise of Enforcement Discretion in Connection with Violations by Certain Pressure Vessels of 49 CFR §§ 192.153(e) and 192.505(b)
Letter announcing PHMSA’s exercise of enforcement discretion eschewing enforcement action pertaining to violations of 49 CFR §§ 192.153(e) and 192.505(b) that arise from the installation of pressure vessels that are: (1) covered by 49 CFR §§ 192.153(a)-(b) and 192.165(b)(3); and (2) were put...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the Pipeline Safety: Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Final Rule
This guidance is issued for owners and operators of hazardous liquid pipelines subject to the pipeline safety standards in 49 CFR Part 195.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Final Rule titled, "Pipeline Safety: Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines," published on October 1, 2019
Frequently Asked Questions for the Final Rule titled, "Pipeline Safety: Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines," published on October 1, 2019
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Gas Transmission Final Rule
PHMSA is issuing these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to assist gas pipeline owners and operators in complying with the pipeline safety regulations in 49 CFR Parts 191 and 192.