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General Pipeline FAQs

Basic information about the use of pipelines and their contents.

What are the major sources of energy in the United States?What kinds of products are transported through energy pipelines?What is 'crude oil'?How is oil used?How is natural gas used?What can you tell me about our nation's...

Gathering Pipelines FAQs

Education and prevention are key components of pipeline safety, so in addition to learning more about gathering pipelines, the public should also remember to call 811, a nationwide toll-free number, before beginning a digging project to learn the location of pipelines that may be underground.

Hazardous Materials Special Permits FAQs

When did the term "exemptions" change to "special permits"?Will DOT immediately reissue all exemptions as special permits?May I start using the "SP" marking on packages or shipping papers even though my authorization is still an exemption?What documentation do I need...

Fireworks FAQs

What documents should be included with the application? May I submit the application by email? May I submit the application in one file? What is the required format? Do I need to include the denial letter with an application that is being resubmitted? What are the common reasons why an...

Cylinder Approvals: Overfilling Prevention Device (OPD) FAQs

I was told that after April 1, 2002 my propane cylinder must be equipped with an overfilling prevention device (OPD) before it can be refilled. What is an OPD?Are OPDs required under DOT regulations?What are the OPD requirements under NFPA 58?As a refiller and/or requalifier of DOT specification...

Approvals FAQs

I have a Competent Authority Approval (CA) with a seven-digit number and I understand that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Approvals has changed the numbering system to a 10-digit number. Will my company have to apply for a new number? May I use packagings, labels and/or stamps...

Hazardous Materials Security Training FAQs

Who must receive security awareness training?My company repairs, modifies, reconditions, and tests packagings. We perform no other function subject to the requirements of the regulations. Must I provide my hazmat employees with security awareness training?Do the in-depth security training...

Hazardous Materials Training FAQs

May a hazmat employer/employee train and test themselves (e.g., owner-operator)?Who certifies that an instructor is qualified to train, test, and certify in accordance with § 172.704?Does the trainer who teaches and tests the hazmat employee, certify that the hazmat employee is trained/tested?If an...

Hazardous Materials Safety FAQs

What is PHMSA's purview/regulatory authority on transport of hazardous materials?What is the DOT hazmat registration program and who is required to register?How many hazmat enforcement investigators does PHMSA have, and what is their function?Is there a cap on fines? How are fines determined and...