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  • 2021-02767 — Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8986
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced the receipt of applications for special permits related to the transportation of hazardous materials. These applications detail requests for permits to use various transportation methods like motor vehicles, rail freight, cargo vessels, and aircraft, including passenger-carrying planes. People interested in commenting on these applications must do so by March 12, 2021. Copies of the applications can be reviewed at the Records Center in Washington, DC.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is looking at requests from people who want to move dangerous stuff using different kinds of vehicles, like trucks, trains, and planes. They're asking for feedback from people, but it's not super clear how to do that.

  • 2024-28899 — National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures; Proposed Categorical Exclusions
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99327
    Reading Time:about 34 minutes

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is proposing new procedures to implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These procedures establish categorical exclusions (CEs), which are categories of actions deemed to typically have minimal environmental impacts. PHMSA invites public comments on these proposed CEs and procedures, aiming to ensure their activities minimize environmental effects and involve public and governmental engagement. Comments must be submitted by January 9, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is making a new plan to quickly check if some actions are safe for the environment, like making sure that new rules for pipelines won't hurt nature too much. They want people to read their plan, say if they think it's good or bad, and write back by January 9, 2025, to help make sure they're doing a good job protecting the earth.

  • 2025-00073 — Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines: Repair Criteria, Integrity Management Improvements, Cathodic Protection, Management of Change, and Other Related Amendments: Corrections To Conform to Judicial Review
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 3713
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The rules for taking care of gas pipes are being changed because a judge said some parts were not needed anymore. Now, the people in charge are removing those parts so the rules are correct.

  • 2020-28777 — Pipeline Safety: Frequently Asked Questions on the Gas Transmission Rule
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 3839
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    PHMSA is asking people to give their thoughts on some questions they created to help understand new safety rules for gas pipes. These rules are about making sure the pipes can handle the right amount of pressure and are checked properly.

  • 2021-02982 — Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9568
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public feedback regarding their plan to renew several information collection activities set to expire in 2021. These collections, which involve activities like post-accident drug testing, public awareness programs, and maintaining certain pipeline safety records, are crucial for ensuring ongoing pipeline safety. PHMSA is inviting comments to explore ways to improve the relevance, accuracy, and efficiency of this data collection. Public comments should be submitted by April 19, 2021, and PHMSA provides various means, such as online, fax, and mail, for submitting these comments.

    Simple Explanation

    The government group that keeps pipelines safe wants to make sure they're doing a good job by checking and keeping track of certain activities. They are asking people like you and me to share ideas on how they can do this better.

  • 2025-03737 — Hazardous Materials: Information Collection Activities
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11649
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) wants people to share their thoughts on how they collect information about moving dangerous stuff like chemicals and flammable things to make sure it's done safely. They want to make the rules better and need feedback from everyone.

  • 2025-00859 — Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for Modification to Special Permits
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4847
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has a list of people asking for changes to special rules about moving dangerous stuff safely, and they want everyone to say what they think about these requests by the end of January.

  • 2021-01654 — Pipeline Safety: Request for Special Permit; Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7182
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    PHMSA, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is asking for public comments on a special permit requested by the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC. This request seeks an exemption from certain federal pipeline safety rules for their pipelines in Texas. If approved, NGPL would be allowed to operate these pipelines at a higher pressure than currently permitted, which would assist in delivering more natural gas to a terminal in Corpus Christi, Texas. Public comments will be reviewed before PHMSA decides whether to approve or reject the special permit.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know what people think about letting a gas company run its pipes in Texas with more oomph than usual, so they can send more gas faster. They will check people's comments before deciding if it's a good idea or not.

  • 2021-00402 — Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2488
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has received applications for special permits related to hazardous materials. The public is invited to comment on these applications by February 11, 2021. Comments should be sent in triplicate and include the application number for reference. Copies of the applications can be inspected at the Records Center in Washington, DC or online at http://regulations.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The Transportation Department wants to hear what people think about some special requests they got about handling dangerous materials. People can say what they think by writing letters before February 11, 2021, and more information can be found online.

  • 2025-00858 — Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4848
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about giving special permission to some people and companies to handle dangerous stuff safely. They want to hear what people think about these ideas until February 18, 2025.

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