Search Results for agency_names:"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration"

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), is making corrections to certain rules regarding gas transmission pipelines. These changes are necessary following a 2024 court decision that removed specific safety requirements from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) because they were not justifiable. The amendments remove rules about monitoring internal pipeline corrosion and immediate repair criteria for specific types of pipeline damage. These changes take effect immediately to ensure that the regulations reflect the current legal environment and accurately guide pipeline operators.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation has announced the receipt of applications for special permits. These permits relate to the handling and transportation of hazardous materials according to federal regulations. Members of the public can submit comments on these applications by February 18, 2025. The applications can be viewed at the Records Center, and further inquiries can be directed to Donald Burger, the Chief of the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking public feedback on its proposed tests for composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) with different pressure relief devices (PRDs). These tests aim to help develop better safety guidelines for COPVs, especially those transporting flammable gases, by assessing the effectiveness of PRDs under fire conditions. The agency invites comments on the proposed test setups, including the duration of bonfire tests, the adequacy of sample size, and the selection of PRDs. PHMSA also asks for input on the potential impacts of using thermal activation PRDs compared to pressure/temperature-activated ones.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation has announced a list of applications for new special permits related to hazardous materials. These permits are part of the Department's Hazardous Material Regulations. Comments on the applications are will be accepted until February 18, 2025. To learn more, individuals can contact the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety or visit the Records Center in Washington, DC.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has published a notice to gather public comments on a special permit request from Tejas Pipeline, LLC, a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc. This request seeks an exemption from certain federal pipeline safety regulations for a segment of pipeline located in Texas, allowing it to operate at its original specifications despite a change in the surrounding area. Comments can be submitted by March 29, 2021, and should include any concerns about safety or environmental impacts. PHMSA will review all submitted comments before deciding whether to approve or deny the special permit.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is inviting public comments on three information collection requests related to hazardous materials transportation as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The agency plans to renew and extend these control numbers with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Comments can be submitted through various methods by May 9, 2025. Specifically, they are seeking input on requirements and burdens for transporting radioactive materials, labeling hazardous material shipments, and transporting flammable liquids by rail.

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.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has released a notice about the status of certain special permit applications related to hazardous materials. These permits allow exceptions to regular regulations, and the administration has granted or denied the applications as noted in their announcement. Anyone interested in commenting on these decisions should submit their comments by April 25, 2025. For further information or to view the applications, individuals can contact Donald Burger at the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced a list of applications they have received for modifications to special permits related to hazardous materials transportation, as per the Department of Transportation's regulations. They invite public comments on these applications, which must be submitted by January 31, 2025. Each application specifies the modes of transportation involved and is available for public review at the Records Center or online. Donald P. Burger, Chief of the General Approvals and Permits Branch, issued this notice on January 8, 2025.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is requesting public input on a special permit application from the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC (NGPL), a part of Kinder Morgan, Inc. This application seeks exceptions from some federal safety standards for pipeline operation in Arkansas. The special permit would allow NGPL to use existing pipes designed for a Class 1 area in a Class 3 area without replacing them. Public comments are welcome until February 26, 2021, and PHMSA will consider all relevant feedback before making a decision.