PHMSA utilizes data to track the frequency of failures, incidents, and accidents. PHMSA also analyzes the causes and the resulting consequences and reports this data by year, state, type, cause, and result. #PHMSAFactFriday
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Government Administration
Washington, D.C. 17,075 followers
The mission of PHMSA is to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and hazmat.
About us
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s mission is to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials that are essential to our daily lives. About us: • From ensuring that freight trains and trucks properly display hazmat placards to inspecting underground energy and hazardous liquid and gas pipelines, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is working to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials that are essential to our daily lives. To do this, the agency establishes national policy, sets and enforces standards, educates, and conducts research to prevent incidents. We also prepare the public and first responders to reduce consequences if an incident does occur. • At PHMSA, we're seeking talented and diverse professionals who want meaningful and challenging careers. We invest in training, technology, and mentoring for our employees and are committed to fostering a dynamic professional environment. • PHMSA develops and enforces regulations for the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the nation's 3.3 million mile pipeline system and more than 1.2 million daily shipments of hazardous materials by land, sea, and air. • PHMSA is one of ten U.S. Department of Transportation modal operating administrations and is comprised of the Office of Pipeline Safety and the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, with five regional field offices across the nation.
- Website
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http://www.phmsa.dot.gov
External link for Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, D.C.
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- Hazardous Materials, Transportation, Pipeline Safety, Dangerous Goods, Emergency Response, Gas Storage, Hazardous Liquids, Natural Gas, Fireworks, Rail, Crude Oil, Infectious Substances, Radioactive Materials, Integrity Management, Corrosion, Chemist, and Regulations
Locations
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Primary
1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590, US
Employees at Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
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Dal Wieser, MBA, P.E.
Directing all aspects of business development and operations management initiatives with a keen focus on meeting and exceeding organizational goals.
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Bryan Lethcoe
Director, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety
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Niti Siraseranant
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Gabriela Rohlck
Senior Economist at U.S. DOT - Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Updates
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PHMSA's data shows that Third Party Contractors are the leading excavator group in pipeline incidents caused by excavation damage from 2010 to the present. #NationalSafetyMonth Find more information on excavation damage at http://bit.ly/4eHqFfo To learn more on how to prevent excavator damage, check out Common Ground Alliance's educational excavator video below: ➡️English: https://bit.ly/3L0x5sv ➡️Spanish: https://bit.ly/4cfTq1e
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First responders need information about what hazardous materials may pose a risk to the public when a train derails. The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) new rule requires railroads to share this information with emergency responders as soon as a derailment occurs.
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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) reposted this
We heard first-hand from International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) members that were responding to the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine that they and other first responders need hazardous materials train consists as soon as an incident occurs. This information will ensure the heroes that are responding to an incident can prepare for what they will encounter instead of waiting until after they get on scene to try to access this vital information. https://lnkd.in/e5dfDynF
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Requirements for Freight Railroads to Provide Hazmat Information to First Responders
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PHMSA uses the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) for pipeline inspections, regulatory management & compliance, emergency response, and analysis purposes. #PHMSAFactFriday #NationalSafetyMonth Learn about locations and information on pipelines near you http://bit.ly/45vj7Zc
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We’re hiring an Attorney Advisor for the Office of Chief Counsel! This role will provide legal counsel and advice to federal grant and other financial assistance programs! Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/3VNWuMm
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Thermites are materials used in many industries like welding, metal refining, and fireworks. PHMSA’s Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) Research, Development & Technology research report on properties & hazards of thermites can help inform policies to classify thermites and guide future transportation precautions. Learn more http://bit.ly/3xnW5Xv
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In 2021, President Biden signed the #Juneteenth National Independence Day Act to commemorate June 19th as a federal holiday. We honor this historic day to celebrate the abolition of slavery in the United States and continue to strive for equality and justice for all.
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