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Pipeline Technical Resources Overview

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Office of Pipeline Safety, provides technical information on selected pipeline safety topics. This information is oriented primarily toward operators to provide information useful for complying with the pipeline safety regulations; however, all stakeholders may find this material informative. This site is updated as needed to reflect new developments or to include information pertinent to these topics.

Alternative MAOP

Liquefied Natural Gas

Cased Crossings and Guided Wave Ultrasonics

Low Strength Pipe

Class Location Special Permits

Operator Qualification

Control Room Management

Pipeline Construction

Gas Distribution Integrity Management Program

Pipeline Materials

Gas Transmission Integrity Management

Public Meetings

Hazardous Liquid Integrity Management

Risk Modeling Group

High Volume Excess Flow Valves

Research and Development (R&D)

Oil Spill Exercise and Response Training Videos

Underground Natural Gas Storage