General
Pipeline Emergency Special Permits
Aug 31, 2017
During an incident, PHMSA can issue an Emergency Special Permit without notice and comment or hearing if the Associate Administrator of Pipeline Safety determines that such action is in the public interest, is not inconsistent with pipeline safety, and is necessary to address...
Pipeline Safety Emergency Advisory Bulletins
Aug 31, 2017
Potential for Damage to Pipeline Facilities Caused by Flooding, River Scour, and River Channel Migration: (January 19, 2016) Reminds all owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipelines of the potential for damage to pipeline facilities caused by severe flooding and...
Control Room Hours-of-Service
The fatigue mitigation section of the control room management regulations through §§ 195.446 (d)(4) & 192.631 (d)(4) allow for an emergency deviation from the maximum limit on controller hours-of-service, if necessary, for the safe operation of a pipeline facility. Operators do not need to...