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.
Simple Explanation
PHMSA wants to hear what people think about a company called Tejas Pipeline, which wants to skip certain safety rules for a part of their pipeline in Texas. People can tell PHMSA their thoughts by March 29, 2021, and then PHMSA will decide if it's okay for the pipeline to do what they asked.