The Administrator is the Agency's chief executive, appointed by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate. The PHMSA Administrator provides direction to over 600 employees within the agency's Washington, DC Headquarters and Regions.
Meet PHMSA's Key Officials - The PHMSA Administrator is supported by a senior leadership team comprised of a Deputy Administrator, Chief Safety Officer, Chief Counsel, Associate Administrators for Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety, and Directors for Public Affairs and Civil Rights.
Regulations & interpretations, proposed rules, approvals & permits, and bulletins for pipeline and hazmat safety.
PHMSA tracks data on the frequency of failures, incidents and accidents.
Incident forms, regional office contacts, and general information on PHMSA enforcement programs.
Access forms for the Operator Registration System, hazmat registration, incident reporting and more.
Resources for the emergency response community including ERG and National Response Center hotline.
PHMSA projects to improve the safety and reliability of hazmat transportation by all modes, including pipelines.
PHMSA offers state grants through several programs and partnerships for pipeline and hazmat safety.