June 2007
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June 28 |
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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. |
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May 2007
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May 15 |
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PHMSA announces new Agreement with State of Alaska to strengthen oversight of oil and gas facilities |
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March 2007
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March 22 |
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Department of Transportation Offers Advice on the Safe Transportation of Batteries and Battery-Powered Devices by Airline Passengers and Crew |
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March 22 - Safety Advisory 07-02 |
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PHMSA-2007-27493; Notice No. 07-02; Advisory Guidance; Transportation of Batteries and Battery-Powered Devices by Airline Passengers and Crew Members |
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January 2007
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January 31 |
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PHMSA Revises Requirements for Oxygen Cylinders and Oxygen Generators Carried by Aircraft |
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November 2006
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November 2 |
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PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces $262,000 Grant to Minnesota to Train First Responders in Dealing with Hazardous Materials Incidents |
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October 2006
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October 20 |
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PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces Grant Totaling Over $668,000 to Texas for First Responder Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Efforts. |
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October 19 |
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PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces Grant Totaling Over $964,000 to California for First Responder Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Efforts. |
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October 18 |
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PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces Grants Totaling Over $343,000 for First Responders of Arizona and Native American Tribes to Enhance Hazardous Materials Response Capabilities. |
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October 12 |
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PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces Grant Totaling Over $206,000 to Washington State for First Responder Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Efforts. |
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October 4 |
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PHMSA Administrator Barrett Announces $400,000 Grant to Pennsylvania to Train First Responders in Dealing with Hazardous Materials Incidents. |
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September 2006
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September 22 |
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U.S. DOT Allows BP to Restart North Slope Pipeline for Cleaning and Testing. |
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September 20 |
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PHMSA Supports Pilot Test of a Cooperative Research Program for Hazardous Materials. |
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August 2006
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August 31 |
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DOT/PHMSA U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes New Safety Requirements for Rural Low-Stress and Gathering Pipelines in Unusually Sensitive Areas. |
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August 12 |
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Chief Safety Officer Gerard Honored with NASFM Norman Y. Mineta Excellence in Transportation Safety Award. |
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August 10 |
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PHMSA Issues Additional Safety Order to BP for North Slope Pipelines. |
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August 2 |
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Acting Secretary Cino Announces Gerard Will Serve as PHMSA’s First Assistant Administrator and Chief Safety Officer. |
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July 2006
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July 26 |
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PHMSA Responds to Congressman Dingell Regarding BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.’s Low Stress Pipelines. |
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July 20 |
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BP Exploration Directed to Complete Testing on North Slope Pipelines |
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2006
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June 16 |
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Thomas J. Barrett Confirmed as First Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administrator |
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June 14 - Announcement |
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PHMSA was recognized by Veterans Affairs Secretary R. James Nicholson for exceeding the Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prime contracting goal of 3 percent by committing 29 percent of its contracts to SDVOSBs. |
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June 12 |
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Federal Safety Agency Reaffirms Order Addressing Safety of Alaskan Oil Pipelines |
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May 8 |
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Krista L. Edwards Begins Role as New Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Chief Counsel |
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April 10 |
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Federal Pipeline Safety Agency Reaches Agreement with Kinder Morgan to Address Integrity Threats and Increased Rate of Incidents |
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March 17 |
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Statement from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Regarding BP Exploration’s Pipeline Leak |
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2005
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December 29 |
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Federal Pipeline Safety Agency Proposes Stiff Fine Against Oklahoma Operator for Safety Violations in a Virginia Incident |
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September 13 |
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Transportation Department Requires Longhorn Pipeline to Complete Line Assessment Inspections Within 120 Days |
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August 25 |
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Transportation Department Orders Kinder Morgan to Address Rise in Pipeline Incidents |
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2004
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January 1 |
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New Deputy Adminstrator Brigham McCown appointed |
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