This page contains PHMSA's major media announcements for the recent months. Please visit the PHMSA Press Release / Announcement Archives to obtain announcements issued in prior months and years.
PHMSA signed a MOA with the National Library of Medicine (NLM), to publish PHMSA's 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook as a software application on mobile devices for use by emergency responders.
PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces Grant Totaling Over $964,000 to California for First Responder Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Efforts.
PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces Grants Totaling Over $343,000 for First Responders of Arizona and Native American Tribes to Enhance Hazardous Materials Response Capabilities.
PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces Grant Totaling Over $206,000 to Washington State for First Responder Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Efforts.
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) issues Safety Advisory Notices to help the public understand and resolve significant safety risks. In most situations, the advisories address safety issues that pose an imminent hazard to the public. Contact the Office of Hazardous Materials Standards at 202-366-8553.
PHMSA's Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) issues Advisory Bulletins to inform affected pipeline operators and all Federal and state pipeline safety personnel of matters that have the potential of becoming safety and/or environmental risks. Contact the Office of Engineering and Emergency Support at 202-366-5124.