General
Tank Car Thermal Protection System List
In accordance with § 179.18, PHMSA, in coordination with FRA, maintains a list of thermal protection systems that comply with the requirements of appendix B of Part 179 and that no longer require test verification. The document on this page is the list of thermal protection systems we have...
PHMSA Letter to Enbridge Authorizing Restart of Weymouth Compressor Station
The letter explains that PHMSA has determined the Direct Cause Investigation and corrective actions taken by Enbridge were adequate to allow the resumption of the operator's Weymouth Compressor Station in Weymouth, Massachusetts at a 20% pressure reduction.
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ORM-D Phase Out
After December 31, 2020, hazmat shippers will no longer be able to use the ORM-D Consumer Commodity marking on packages containing limited quantities of low risk hazardous materials. Packages must be marked with the Limited Quantity marking in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations,...
FY 2020 FOIA Log
PHMSA's Fiscal Year 2020 Freedom of Information Act Log
PHMSA Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding Hazardous Materials Training Requirements for Maritime Workers
The COVID-19 public health emergency has continued to impact the ability of some hazardous materials employers to provide recurrent training for employees as required by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). As such, PHMSA exercised enforcement discretion for certain hazardous...