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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.

  • 2025-00860 — Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4849
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has received special requests about moving dangerous stuff safely, and people can say what they think about these requests until February 18, 2025. If anyone has questions, they can ask Mr. Donald Burger, who's in charge of this.

  • 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.

  • 2021-00440 — Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2487
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, announced a virtual public meeting of the Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee on March 3-4, 2021. The meeting aims to facilitate communication among lithium battery manufacturers, air carriers, and the federal government, to discuss and improve the safety of transporting lithium batteries. Members of the public interested in attending or speaking need to register and submit requests by February 17, 2021. The agenda will cover topics such as the effectiveness of transportation regulations, new safety technologies, and potential U.S. positions at international forums.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of making and moving batteries on airplanes are having a special online meeting to talk about how to keep everyone safe. They want to hear what people have to say, but some might find it tricky to join in or share their ideas.

  • 2025-01320 — Pipeline Safety: Waiver of the Build America, Buy America Act Requirements for Gas Service Risers, Gas Service Regulators, and Gas Meters Under the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Program
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7241
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is allowing certain parts for gas pipes, like meters and regulators from other countries, to be used in projects here because there aren't enough made in America right now. This is just for three years to make sure everything goes smoothly and safely without having to wait too long.

  • C1-2020-23353 — Hazardous Materials: Editorial Corrections and Clarifications
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 2564
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The document is a correction notice related to a previously published rule by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration under the Transportation Department. It corrects a date error in rule document 2020-23353, originally published on December 21, 2020. Both occurrences of "January 20, 2021" on page 83366 are updated to "January 21, 2021" to reflect the correct date in the DATES section.

    Simple Explanation

    The document talks about a small mistake where someone wrote the wrong date—January 20, 2021—and it should actually be January 21, 2021. It's like fixing an error in a story to make sure everyone knows the right date.

  • 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.

  • 2021-00402 — 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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