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Investments in research and development have played an integral role in America’s economic and industrial success, supporting our way of life, and maintaining our status as a leader among the world’s nations. Results include military advancements, new and improved medicines and...
At the meeting, PHMSA/ NAPSR will discuss observations from initial inspections of operators' implementation of integrity management requirements for gas distribution pipelines and current regulatory topics affecting distribution pipeline operators. The meeting will also include panel and...
PHMSA seeks public comment on a proposed online survey of gas pipeline operators that will provide data needed to explore expanding the use of excess flow valves; this follows an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking based on NTSB's recommendation to install EFVs in...
Contact: Jeannie Layson Tel: 202-366-4831
The Government/Industry Pipeline R&D Forum was held in Arlington, Virginia on July 18-19, 2012. The 2 day event is held periodically to generate a National research agenda that fosters solutions for the many challenges with pipeline safety and with protecting the environment. The forum...
One Call Grant Funding Criteria
The purpose of the Damage Prevention grants is to establish comprehensive state programs designed to prevent damage to underground pipelines in states that do not have such programs and to improve damage prevention programs in states that do. States are encouraged to implement the...
The CAAP initiative is intended to spur innovation by enabling an academic research focus on pipeline safety challenges. It will help deliver solutions that can be transitioned to PHMSA's core research program of demonstration and deployment in many respects. For instance, the goal...
Contact: Jeannie Layson Tel: 202-366-4831
PHMSA's Pipeline Safety Research & Development awards sponsor projects focused on providing solutions that will improve pipeline safety, reduce the environmental impact of failures, and enhance the reliability of the nation's 2.8 million...