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This webpage is designed to provide information to regulators, pipeline operators, contractors and vendors on the Operator Qualification (OQ) Rule (49 CFR Part 192, Subpart N and 49 CFR Part 195, Subpart G). This rule, which was adopted into the Code of Federal...
PHMSA LNG Frequently Asked Questions Archive Records 3/25/2014 to 6/21/2023
The below FAQ list may provide an acceptable solutions which PHMSA has carefully evaluated. We realize there may be other acceptable solutions, which we are open to consider. Other proposals require substantial technical justification to insure that any alternative approach provides an...
The following links can be used to assist individuals with requesting an emergency hazardous materials special permit:
Special Permits Brochure - Application Procedures and Compliance ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Requirements -Emergency Special Permits – 49 CFR 107.117Special Permits...Sep 9, 2017
Hurricane Irma Preparedness and ResponsePHMSA's staff continues monitor the path of Hurricane Irma to better understand the storm's prospective impact to geographic regions and evaluate its potential effect on hazardous materials and pipeline operations. Our staff continues to...
SGI Addendum (formerly called Emergency COAs). Public and, in select cases, civil UAS operations may need to be conducted to support activities which answer significant and urgent governmental interests, including national defense, homeland security, law enforcement, and emergency operations...
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today published a notice in the Federal Register announcing its upcoming pipeline safety public meeting of the Voluntary Information-Sharing System (VIS) Working Group. The VIS Working Group will convene on November 29-30,...