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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a notice to gather public input on the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, L.L.C.'s request for a special permit. This permit would allow the company to avoid certain Federal pipeline safety regulations for a section of their pipeline in Angelina County, Texas. The pipeline's classification has changed, and granting this permit would prevent the need for replacing the pipe or reducing pressure. PHMSA invites comments on the potential safety and environmental impacts of this request.

PHMSA, part of the Department of Transportation, is asking for public comments on a request from the Southern Natural Gas Company for a special permit. This permit would allow the company to not follow some rules about pipeline safety, specifically concerning pressure and location changes of pipelines. The company wants this permit so they don't have to replace or reduce the pressure on certain parts of their pipeline in Georgia and Mississippi. PHMSA is collecting feedback from the public until February 22, 2021, before deciding whether to approve or deny the request.

PHMSA is inviting public feedback on a revised set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) concerning operator qualification in pipeline safety. These revisions aim to provide greater clarity and ensure each FAQ aligns with specific regulatory requirements. The proposal follows the efforts of a PHMSA team that evaluated existing FAQs to refine, update, or eliminate those that are obsolete, resulting in 40 draft FAQs available for public viewing. Comments on these revisions must be submitted by February 16, 2021.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a waiver to exempt City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri, from the Buy America requirements for certain products used in its natural gas project funded by the NGDISM grant. This waiver is granted because these products, such as locator markers and magnesium anodes, are not available in sufficient quantities from domestic manufacturers. City Utilities had previously sought suppliers but found no companies able to provide the required products compliant with the Buy America Act. The waiver applies only to this specific project and is effective until the project concludes, estimated by June 30, 2029.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice of applications for modifying special permits related to hazardous material transportation. These permits apply to different modes of transportation, including motor vehicles, rail freight, cargo vessels, and both cargo and passenger aircraft. The notice asks for public comments on the applications, which must be submitted by January 27, 2021. The applications can be reviewed at the Records Center in Washington, DC or online at regulations.gov.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice regarding applications for modifications to existing special permits concerning the transportation of hazardous materials. The public is invited to comment on these applications by April 10, 2025. Interested parties can inspect copies of the applications at the PHMSA office or online. This notice is part of the procedures under federal hazardous materials law to ensure public input and compliance.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is requesting public comments on a special permit application from the El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. (EPNG). This permit seeks an exemption from certain federal pipeline safety rules, specifically related to changes in class location and maximum allowable operating pressure for a segment of their pipeline in Ward County, Texas. PHMSA will review all submitted comments before deciding whether to approve or deny the permit request. Comments must be submitted by February 24, 2021.

PHMSA is asking the public to comment on a second set of draft Frequently Asked Questions (Batch-2 FAQs) related to the "Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines" rule. This rule involves reconfirming Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) and expanding assessment requirements for gas transmission pipelines. The FAQs are designed to help explain the rule and how to implement necessary changes, but they are not legally binding. Interested individuals can submit their comments via the Federal Register or by mail, and once reviewed, the final version of the FAQs will be available online.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced an extension of the public comment period for their proposed rule change on the transportation of hazardous materials. Initially set to close on January 27, 2025, the comment period is now extended by 90 days, ending on April 28, 2025. This extension comes after requests from organizations like the Railway Supply Institute and acknowledges the challenges posed by the holiday season in allowing stakeholders adequate time to respond. This proposed rule aims to enhance the safe transportation of hazardous materials by updating the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is issuing a waiver from the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements for certain products that the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) needs for its safety and modernization grant project. The waiver applies because these products are not readily available in the U.S., or they are too costly to obtain domestically. The waiver covers products like electro-fusion tapping tees, anodeless risers, and lockwing valves, among others, and enables PGW to proceed with updating their gas distribution system in Philadelphia's disadvantaged neighborhoods. This waiver is only applicable to PGW's project and is effective until June 30, 2029.