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Here you can learn more about the nation's pipeline transportation system and hazardous materials and how you can help support PHMSA's mission of ensuring hazardous products are transported safely by pipeline, airplane, train, boat, or on the nation's streets and highways.

All About PHMSA
Read more about who we are and what we do for the American public.
Protecting Your Community
Help protect your community from unnecessary accidents with effective damage prevention and guidance.
Public Meetings and Training
How can you particpate? Information on PHMSA public meetings and training activities.
Public Awareness Programs
Understand why PHMSA requires pipeline operators to communicate with you.
Definitions
What is a pipeline? Learn about pipeline components. What is considered a hazardous material?
Kids and Teachers
Information about PHMSA especially for you!
Important Communication
Newsletters, press releases, and other resources you can leverage for more information.
Contact Us
Contact PHMSA to learn more about living safely with with hazardous materials and pipelines.
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Latest News
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DOT Proposal Revolutionizes Rail Hazmat Tank Car Safety Press Release

PHMSA Budget in Brief for Fiscal Year 2009.

New Hazmat Safety Rule to place lithium battery limits in carry-on baggage on passenger aircraft. Press Release

PHMSA Issues Notice on Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Fees.

Special Edition PHMSA Focus newsletter featuring Call 8-1-1 information and news. Special Edition.

 
PHMSA Focus Newsletters
Read the latest edition or visit the archives.
Latest Events
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Here are some upcoming Hazardous Materials or Pipeline Safety events. For more calendar events, refer to the PHMSA Calendar.
 
Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 7, 2008 - ICAO DGP Meeting of the Working Group of the Whole , The Hague, Netherlands
 
Dec 1, 2008 - Dec 8, 2008 - Meeting to finalize amendments for the 16th Revised Edition of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods , Geneva, Switzerland
 
Dec 10, 2008 - Dec 11, 2008 - Discuss amendments to the GHS , Geneva, Switzerland
 
Dec 12, 2008 - Meeting to finalize amendments to the 16th Revised Edition of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods , Geneva, Switzerland
Public Partners in Safety
Every day PHMSA strives to meet the needs of our ultimate customers, the American public, to ensure your communities remain safe, livable, and free from transportation incidents involving hazardous products.
PHMSA Stakeholder Communications
Pipeline
Information to help ensure pipeline safety in your community. This PHMSA website is available to answer your pipeline questions.
Careers
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PHMSA is committed to recruiting candidates possesing the skills and abilities needed to install innovation and leadership into our 21st Century transportation workforce.
Travel Resources
Tips on how to safely pack and transport batteries, battery-powered devices, and other personal items when traveling.

Safe Travel: Safety Tips for Travelers
Freedom of Information Act
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FOIA established the public's right to obtain information from Federal agencies.
Emergency Response Guidebook
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The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is for use by first responders at the scene of a transportation incident involving hazardous materials.
Doing Business with PHMSA
Information on the acquisition vehicles PHMSA uses in fulfilling requriements for goods and services.
Data & Statistics
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Looking for more information about PHMSA pipelines, hazardous materials, or incidents?
eForms
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Have you been asked to complete a PHMSA form? Need to download a form or get information to fill one out?
ePayments
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PHMSA offers electronic payment (ePayment) services including purchase of publications and training materials and making payments on FOIA Requests.
Freedom of Information Act
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FOIA established the public's right to obtain information from Federal agencies.
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Locate official documents and records
 
Regulations.gov
One-stop site to find, view, and comment on Federal regulations and other Federal actions.
 
eCFR - Code of Federal Regulations
Electronic records updated daily.
 
CFR Retrieve by Citation
Title, Part, and either a Section Number or a Subpart letter are required.
 
Federal Register
The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as Executive Orders and other presidential documents.
 
Grants.gov
Grant programs offered by all Federal grant making agencies.
 
FedStar
integrates information necessary to support State Pipeline Safety offices as well as PHMSA in its management of those interfaces with state organizations.
 
Forms.gov
Provides citizens access to federal agency forms.
 
USA.gov
Government information by topic.
 
The United States Code
Provides codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.
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