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The materials contained in this document consist of guidance, techniques, procedures and other information for internal use by the PHMSA pipeline safety enforcement staff. This guidance document describes the practices used by PHMSA pipeline safety investigators and other enforcement personnel...
The Federal pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Parts 190-199) discussed in this guidance document contains legally binding requirements. This document is not a regulation and creates no new legal obligations. The regulation is controlling. The materials in this document are explanatory in...
The Federal pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Parts 190-199) discussed in this guidance document contains legally binding requirements. This document is not a regulation and creates no new legal obligations. The regulation is controlling. The materials in this document are explanatory in...
The Pipeline Safety Enforcement Program is designed to monitor and enforce compliance with pipeline safety regulations and confirm operators are meeting PHMSA's expectations for the safe, reliable, and environmentally-sound operation of their facilities.
Enforcement ActionsPHMSA...
Our objective is to ensure a fair regulatory enforcement environment. If you feel you have been treated unfairly or unprofessionally by a Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) employee, you have the right to contact the Small Business...
PHMSA's Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) Field Operations serves to ensure pipeline safety by conducting compliance inspections, incident and accident investigations, stakeholder outreach, education and training activities. OPS encourages companies subject to the agency's regulations and...
Post Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing (PDF)
The following forms are provided in Word format and can be typed in or written on once printed.
PHMSA Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Program Inspection Protocol Form 4.1, Revision 3, March 1, 2021
PHMSA OPS Specimen Collection Site Audit Protocol Form 3.1.7
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PHMSA OPS Alcohol Testing Site Audit Protocol Form 3.1.8
Management Information System (MIS) report forms are used to collect pertinent drug and alcohol data from pipeline operators.
In accordance with 49 CFR 199.119 and 49 CFR 199.229, pipeline operators subject to 49 CFR part 199 regulations with more than 50 covered employees are required...