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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under the Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a list of applications for new special permits related to the transportation of hazardous materials. The notice includes information on how these applications are processed and the modes of transportation covered, such as motor vehicles, rail freight, cargo vessels, and aircraft. Comments on these applications must be submitted by February 11, 2021. For more details, copies of the applications are available at the PHMSA Records Center in Washington, DC.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation is holding a virtual public meeting on January 16, 2025. This meeting involves two advisory committees, the Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committee (LPAC) and the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC), to discuss proposed rules on updating pipeline safety standards and cost recovery for LNG facility reviews. The public is encouraged to attend and submit comments by February 20, 2025. Information about joining the meeting will be made available online, and accommodations can be arranged for attendees with disabilities.

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) of the Department of Transportation issued a notice regarding applications for special permits related to hazardous materials. The notice invites public comments, which must be submitted by March 12, 2021, and provides instructions on where to submit these comments. Additional information and copies of the applications are available at the Records Center in Washington, D.C. This action is part of the agency's responsibilities under federal law concerning the transportation of hazardous materials.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced a waiver of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act's requirements for certain natural gas products like gas service risers, meters, and regulators because these are not available in large enough quantities domestically. This waiver, which applies to projects funded by the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program, aims to ensure timely project completion while maintaining safety. It is based on public feedback indicating supply issues and will last for three years starting January 22, 2025. PHMSA has emphasized the importance of having enough compliant products to avoid delaying critical safety construction projects.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced that it has received various applications for special permits related to hazardous materials transportation. PHMSA is inviting public comments on these applications, which must be submitted by March 26, 2025. The applications can cover different transportation modes, such as motor vehicles, rail freight, cargo vessels, and aircraft. Copies of these applications are available for public inspection at the designated location in Washington, DC.