FERC and USDOT news
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announces effort to update gas pipeline repair – and LNG infrastructure – regulations
Plan to update pipeline repair requirements, pipeline class location change requirements and outdated liquefied natural gas regulations.
US Transportation Secretary advocates for enhancing pipeline safety
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy advocates for enhancing pipeline safety in new advisory.
US DOT increases grant funds for state pipeline and underground gas storage safety programmes
Department of Transportation substantially increases grant funds supporting state pipeline and underground gas storage safety programmes.
Audubon leverages advanced Plastometrex pipeline testing technology
Plastometrex announces that Audubon has employed its non-destructive pipeline material verification system that delivers reliable, immediate data to support integrity management and regulatory compliance.
Biden-Harris administration announces US$200 million in grants to fix ageing natural gas pipes
PHMSA solicits grant applications for nearly US$200 million for infrastructure safety.
PHMSA opens US$18 million funding opportunities for pipeline and safety activities
USDOT opens applications for US$18 million in funding opportunities to support hazardous materials transportation and pipeline safety activities.
PHMSA proposes new safety requirements for gas distribution pipelines
USDOT proposes updates to gas distribution pipeline regulations, bolstering safety requirements and strengthening community protections.
AGA and others recommend improvements to PHMSA proposed rule
AGA joint comments recommend improvements to PHMSA proposed rule.
PHMSA announces new social equity mapping tools
PHMSA social equity mapping tools promote data transparency and environmental justice.
USDOT awards US64.4 million in grants to support pipeline safety
USDOT distributes more than US$64 million in grants to enhance pipeline safety through state inspection and enforcement efforts.