March 19, 2020: PHMSA Guidance to State Partners Regarding COVID-19
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued a list of recommendations and planned actions for its state programs regarding COVID-19. […]
Category: PHMSA HazMat Alerts
November 1, 2019: (SA) Hazardous Materials: Unapproved Foreign-Made DOT Cylinders
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued a safety advisory regarding the risks associated with requalifying, filling, and transporting cylinders […]
October 29, 2019: U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Appointees to Lithium Battery Advisory Committee
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has announced the selection of 20 members to the newly formed Lithium Battery Safety Advisory […]
October 23, 2019: (NPRM)(HM-264) Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail
PHMSA, in coordination with FRA, has proposed changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations that would permit the bulk transportation of Methane, refrigerated […]
October 18, 2019: (NPRM) DOT Proposes Major Rule for Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration, is proposing a new rule that would authorize […]
October 8, 2019: Clarification of Process To Reissue Explosives Classification Approvals
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is requesting comments on the Approvals Program procedures regarding requests for modification of an explosives […]
August 6, 2019: (NPRM)(HM-219B) Response to an Industry Petition To Reduce Regulatory Burden for Cylinder Requalification Requirements
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is proposing some revisions to the requalification period for DOT 4-series specification cylinders in non-corrosive […]
June 7, 2019: Hazardous Materials Safety: Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment for a Special Permit Request for Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is accepting public comments on a draft environmental assessment for a special permit application […]
May 8, 2019: Applications for Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received numerous applications for special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application until […]
May 8, 2019: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received multiple applications to modify special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application until […]