🛢️Analysis of TCO's Special Permit Request in Pipeline Safety
PHMSA is publishing this notice to solicit public comments on a request for one (1) special permit segment extension submitted by Columbia Gas Transmission System (TCO), a subsidiary of TC Energy. TCO is seeking relief from compliance with certain requirements in the Federal pipeline safety regulations. At the conclusion of the 30-day comment period, PHMSA will review the comments received from this notice as part of its evaluation to grant or deny the special permit request.
Learn More🚂Regulatory Changes on LNG Transportation - Business Implications
PHMSA, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration, is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations in response to the recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Sierra Club, et al. v. DOT, et al., No. 20-1317 (Jan. 17, 2025).
Learn More⚠️Rescission of Pipeline Safety Advisory Bulletin by PHMSA
PHMSA is publishing this notice to rescind an advisory bulletin and related statements of policy and applicability concerning the requirements in section 114 of the "Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020."
Learn More🛢️PHMSA Notice on Special Permit Extension for GPLNG Terminal
On June 3, 2019, PHMSA granted special permit PHMSA-2018-0042 to Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC (GPLNG) for a six-year term, which will expire on June 2, 2025. PHMSA-2018-0042 waives compliance from certain regulations for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal (GPLNG Terminal) located in Jefferson County, Texas. PHMSA is publishing this notice to solicit public comments on a request from GPLNG to extend the term for special permit PHMSA-2018-0042 until June 2, 2028. At the conclusion of the 30-day comment period, PHMSA will review the comments received from this notice as part of its evaluation to grant or deny the special permit request.
Learn More🛢️Pipeline Safety
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, PHMSA intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing the potential environmental impacts of amendments to the pipeline safety regulations governing liquefied natural gas (LNG). This document initiates the process for determining the scope of considerations to be addressed in the EIS and for identifying any significant environmental matters related to the proposed action. PHMSA invites comments from Federal, State, and local agencies, Indian tribes, stakeholders, and the public in this scoping process to help identify any matters of environmental significance, as well as reasonable alternatives to be examined in the EIS.
Learn More⚠️PHMSA Seeks Feedback on Hazardous Materials Regulations Revisions
PHMSA is publishing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit stakeholder feedback on whether to repeal or amend any requirements in the Hazardous Materials Rulemaking Procedures and Program Procedures, or the Hazardous Materials Regulations to eliminate undue burdens on the identification, development, and use of domestic energy resources and to improve government efficiency.
Learn More⚠️PHMSA Seeks Feedback on Pipeline Safety Regulation Revisions
PHMSA is publishing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit stakeholder feedback on whether to repeal or amend any requirements in the Pipeline Safety Regulations to eliminate undue burdens on the identification, development, and use of domestic energy resources and to improve government efficiency.
Learn More🚧New Pipeline Safety Regulations
PHMSA is publishing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit stakeholder feedback on potential opportunities to improve the cost-effectiveness of its repair requirements for gas transmission and hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide pipelines. PHMSA also seeks stakeholder feedback on authorizing a risk-based approach for determining the inspection interval for in-service breakout tanks.
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, PHMSA invites public comments on PHMSA's intent to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew two information collection requests that are scheduled to expire this year. PHMSA has reviewed each information collection and considers them vital to maintaining pipeline safety. As such, PHMSA will request renewal from OMB, without change, for the information collections.
Learn More🛢️Advisory Bulletin on Pipeline Safety Management System Implementation
PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to promote the implementation of a pipeline safety management system (PSMS) by regulated pipeline owners and operators.
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