On May 31, 2012, PHMSA released the 2012 edition of its Emergency Response Guidebook, focused on responding to releases of hazardous materials, including pipeline releases, during the first thirty minutes of an incident. The guide is targeted to emergency responders to assist them in identifying the materials involved in an incident and protecting themselves and
May 2012
PHMSA Extends Comment Period Regarding Pipeline Damage Prevention NPRM
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PHMSA granted industry requests for an extension of the comment period for its April 2, 2012 NPRM to amend the damage prevention program regulations with respect to evaluating state pipeline excavation damage prevention law enforcement programs. Comments are now due on or before July 9, 2012. Click here for the Notice (to be published in…
PHMSA Issues Advisory Regarding MAOP/MOP Records Verification
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In response to NTSB Recommendations and the 2012 amendments to the Pipeline Safety Act, PHMSA has issued guidance to operators to ensure that the MAOP and MOP of all liquid and gas pipeline segments are supported by records that are “traceable, verifiable and complete.” This Advisory marks the first time that PHMSA has issued guidance…