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Office of Governmental, International, and Public Affairs

About the Office

PHMSA’s Office of Governmental, International, and Public Affairs serves as the agency’s official spokesperson. The office monitors legislation, industry and governmental developments that impact pipeline and hazardous materials transportation safety and security and PHMSA...

PHMSA Proposes to Update Requirements for Hazardous Materials Grants

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced it published a proposed rulemaking and request for comment on potential updates to regulations for its Hazardous Materials grants program. As part of the rulemaking proposal, PHMSA seeks to add references to...

PHMSA Publishes Pipeline Civil Penalty Structure Online

The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced it has made a pipeline civil penalty framework available on its website. A respondent in an enforcement case may request a proposed civil penalty calculation related...

Office of the Chief Counsel

About the Office

The Office of Chief Counsel serves as legal advisor to the PHMSA Administrator. The Office of Chief Counsel provides a comprehensive program of legal services and representation relating to all aspects of PHMSA's safety program activities and PHMSA administration and...