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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.

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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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Multimodal Hazardous Materials Intelligence Portal Team Receives the 2009 IRMCO Team Award

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.

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	PHMSA Focus Newsletters
	Read the latest edition or visit the archives.

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Here are some upcoming Hazardous Materials or Pipeline Safety events. For more calendar events, refer to the PHMSA Calendar.

Jun 8, 2009 - Jun 12, 2009 - International Maritime Organization (IMO) Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers Sub-Committee (DSC Sub-Committee) Editorial and Technical Group Meeting , London, England

Jun 17, 2009 - Public Meeting to Discuss 35th Meeting of UN-SCOE TDG , Washington, DC

Jun 22, 2009 - Jun 26, 2009 - 35th Session of the United Nations Transport of Dangerous Goods Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN TDG SCOE). , Geneva, Switzerland

Jun 29, 2009 - Jul 3, 2009 - 18th Meeting of the Transport Safety Standard Committee (TRANSSC 18) , Vienna, Austria

Jun 29, 2009 - Jul 1, 2009 - 17th Session of the Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. , 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.

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PHMSA Stakeholder Communications

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Information to help ensure pipeline safety in your community. This PHMSA website is available to answer your pipeline questions.

Stakeholder Communications

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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.

Become part of the PHMSA Team

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

FOIA established the public's right to obtain information from Federal agencies.

FOIA and FOIA Requests

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.

Emergency Response Guidebook

DOT and HHS Announce ERG to be Available by Mobile Devices

Doing Business with PHMSA

Information on the acquisition vehicles PHMSA uses in fulfilling requriements for goods and services.

Doing Business with PHMSA

Data & Statistics

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Looking for more information about PHMSA pipelines, hazardous materials, or incidents?

Data & Statistics

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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?

Electronic Forms and Instructions

ePayments

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PHMSA offers electronic payment (ePayment) services including purchase of publications and training materials and making payments on FOIA Requests.

ePayments and Instructions

Freedom of Information Act

FOIA established the public's right to obtain information from Federal agencies.

FOIA and FOIA Requests

Look Up

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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