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Standards and Rulemaking Overview

The Office of Pipeline Safety's Standards & Rulemaking division periodically issues rulemaking documents that propose or adopt changes to the regulations. You may participate in the rulemaking process by filing written comments on any rulemaking document that asks for comments,...

Emergency Special Permits

Overview

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has new authority under 49 U.S.C. § 60118(c) to grant special permits in emergency situations. The information in the article should help operators in requesting an emergency special permit.

What is an Emergency Special...