The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking comment on a request by the National Tank Truck Carriers that the agency make an administrative determination whether federal hazmat transportation law preempts California meal and rest break requirements for hazmat carriers.
September 1, 2016Government
Agency Awards Pipeline Safety Training Grants
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on July 13 announced it awarded $3.7 million to help train instructors responsible for training private-sector hazardous materials employees.
July 13, 2016Government
House Transportation Panel OKs Pipeline Safety Bill
Legislation aimed at improving pipeline safety by reforming federal rules was approved unanimously April 20 by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
April 20, 2016Government
New Chief Counsel Appointed at PHMSA
Teresa Gonsalves was appointed chief counsel at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced April 4.
April 5, 2016Government
PHMSA Makes 'Hazmat Reverse Logistics' Final Rule Public
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on March 25 made public its final rule intended to clarify, streamline and allow flexible regulatory requirements for return of hazardous materials from retailers back to manufacturers, suppliers and distribution facilities.
March 25, 2016Government
DOT Rejects Rail, Chemical Industry Bids to Change New Tank Car Rule
The Department of Transportation turned down appeals to its final rule covering tank car safety from the railroad and chemical industries, which separately sought changes such as more flexibility in meeting the standards announced in May.
November 18, 2015Government
PHMSA Denies Crude-by-Rail Rule Hazmat Petitions
The nation's hazardous materials transportation regulator denied several administrative petitions from railroads, fuel and chemical manufacturers, tribes and others seeking changes in its crude-by-rail rule.
November 10, 2015Government
Senate Confirms Two for US DOT Posts
The U.S. Senate on Aug. 5 confirmed two of President Obama's nominations to Department of Transportation administrator posts.
August 6, 2015Government
PHMSA Head to Leave Agency, Move to FAA
Timothy Butters, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration鈥檚 acting administrator, is scheduled to leave the agency June 8.
June 4, 2015Government
Obama to Nominate Dominguez, Feinberg as PHMSA, FRA Chiefs
President Obama announced he will nominate Marie Therese Dominguez to lead the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and Sarah Feinberg as head of the Federal Railroad Administration.
May 29, 2015