We’ve announced a proposed rule to improve hazardous materials transportation supply chains in the U.S. that are essential to U.S. manufacturers. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ef-Dw_3s Here's what the proposed regulatory changes will do 🧵 1) Reduce burdens for truck drivers by simplifying hazard communication requirements for fuels including gasoline that are transported in tanker trucks. 2) Encourage innovation and safety improvements to hazardous materials rail cars by reducing review times for tank car design improvements and addressing National Transportation Safety Board recommendations regarding improved design standards for rail tank cars. 3) Modernize standards for vital agricultural equipment by codifying manufacturing standards for newly built fertilizer tanks and permitting the use of video and fiber optics technologies to inspect and calibrate cargo tanks in both agricultural and non-agricultural operations. This rule is being submitted to the Federal Register, which means YOU can submit input to improve the proposal before its finalized, here: https://lnkd.in/e6rUHsqC
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Government Administration
Washington, D.C. 17,841 followers
The mission of PHMSA is to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and hazmat.
About us
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s mission is to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials that are essential to our daily lives. About us: • From ensuring that freight trains and trucks properly display hazmat placards to inspecting underground energy and hazardous liquid and gas pipelines, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is working to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials that are essential to our daily lives. To do this, the agency establishes national policy, sets and enforces standards, educates, and conducts research to prevent incidents. We also prepare the public and first responders to reduce consequences if an incident does occur. • At PHMSA, we're seeking talented and diverse professionals who want meaningful and challenging careers. We invest in training, technology, and mentoring for our employees and are committed to fostering a dynamic professional environment. • PHMSA develops and enforces regulations for the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the nation's 3.3 million mile pipeline system and more than 1.2 million daily shipments of hazardous materials by land, sea, and air. • PHMSA is one of ten U.S. Department of Transportation modal operating administrations and is comprised of the Office of Pipeline Safety and the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, with five regional field offices across the nation.
- Website
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http://www.phmsa.dot.gov
External link for Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, D.C.
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- Hazardous Materials, Transportation, Pipeline Safety, Dangerous Goods, Emergency Response, Gas Storage, Hazardous Liquids, Natural Gas, Fireworks, Rail, Crude Oil, Infectious Substances, Radioactive Materials, Integrity Management, Corrosion, Chemist, and Regulations
Locations
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Primary
1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590, US
Employees at Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
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Dal Wieser, MBA, P.E.
Directing all aspects of business development and operations management initiatives with a keen focus on meeting and exceeding organizational goals.
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Bryan Lethcoe
Director, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety
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Niti Siraseranant
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Gabriela Rohlck
Senior Economist at U.S. DOT - Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Updates
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#Didyouknow that PHMSA helps ensure the safety of hazardous materials by land, air, sea and… space! 🪐 🚀 The Office of Hazmat Safety has issued several permits to NASA and commercial flight companies to safely transport hazmat in space. #PHMSAFactFriday
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RUN don’t walk to the app! This is an awesome opportunity and the BEST place to work, just ask me 😏
We’re hiring a Compliance Investigator to assist with hazmat investigation and compliance efforts. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eqk2h89r
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Attention all air safety and hazmat professionals! We’re hosting a virtual meeting to prepare for the upcoming International Civil Aviation Organization Dangerous Goods Panel—the body responsible for developing global standards for transporting hazmat by air. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ddEv9kc8
International Program Overview
phmsa.dot.gov
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We’re continuing to celebrate National #HispanicHeritageMonth! Learn more about Engineer Alvaro Rodriguez, Ph.D. from PHMSA’s Accident Investigation Division below.
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Our City of Lawrenceville Damage Prevention team finished up a 12-day stretch working our Public Awareness booth at the Gwinnett County Fair. On Sunday, September 22nd, Tiffany Baker, Community Liaison, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), partnered with us to educate attendees about the importance of safe digging. Always Call Before You Dig!
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We’re hiring a Compliance Investigator to assist with hazmat investigation and compliance efforts. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eqk2h89r
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Attention Rail Safety & Hazmat Professionals! The Summit of Railroad Hazmat Thought Leaders report is now available! PHMSA's event brought together #hazmat stakeholders to gain insight & feedback to improve hazmat incident safety response. Read report: https://bit.ly/47KAFBF
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Want to be a hazmat insider? Subscribe to PHMSA’s Quarterly Newsletter Hazardous Matters to get the latest on rulemakings, publications, and highlights from PHMSA’s safety initiatives. New issue coming October 1! Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eY7uN8rg
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In Calgary, CA this week, Deputy Administrator Tristan Brown joined Canada Energy Regulator | Régie de l’énergie du Canada CEO Tracy Sletto at the 2024 International Pipeline Conference & Expo to discuss how the U.S. is developing the most comprehensive pipeline standards for co2 transport and methane emissions in the world.