PHMSA pipeline news
US NTSB issues 14 safety recommendations following gas explosion investigation
NTSB issues 14 safety recommendations following investigation of 2018 natural gas explosion.
PRCI research contributes to new pipeline safety standard
PRCI research provides the basis for a new API standard to enhance pipeline safety.
PHMSA announces nearly US$8 million in pipeline safety R&D awards
The awards will fund 10 pipeline safety research and development projects to develop solutions to improve pipeline safety and reduce the environmental impact of pipeline incidents.
PHMSA announces gas pipeline reform notice
PHMSA announces gas pipeline regulatory reform notice of proposed rulemaking.
Pipeline performance report shows increased safety
API and AOPL have released the 2019 Pipeline Safety Excellence Performance Report.
Report to US Congress on crude oil characterisation
The DOE and DOT drafted a report to Congress investigating crude oil characterisation, following the high-profile accidents in 2013 - 2014 involving movement of crude by rail.
PHMSA suspends enforcement for gas pipeline operators
PHMSA issues Notice of Enforcement Discretion for gas pipeline operators.
PHMSA guidance regarding Covid-19
PHMSA guidance to state pipeline safety programmes regarding Covid-19.
PHMSA and TSA update pipeline security agreement
The PHMSA and the Transportation Security Administration have executed an updated annex to a 2004 MoU on pipeline safety.
FOSA praises PHMSA’s safety and development announcement
The Fiber Optic Sensing Association has praised the PHMSA’s announcement that it is working toward the creation of an agency sponsored Pipeline Safety Facility.