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National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP)

The National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) was developed to establish a workable exercise program that meets the intent of section 4202(a) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), amending section 311 (j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA), by adding...

Valve Rule Fact Sheet

Objectives

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is finalizing regulations to improve pipeline operator responses to large-volume, uncontrolled pipeline releases that may occur during the operation of certain large-diameter (6 inches or greater) onshore natural...