Thursday, May 20, 2021
PHMSA terminates Stay of Enforcement and Notice of Enforcement Discretion related to COVID-19. PHMSA convenes public meeting on natural gas pipeline leak detection and repair. DOT increases maximum civil penalties for pipeline safety violations. DOT removes guidance and enforcement procedures and streamlines rulemaking procedures. DOT initiates review of regulations. PHMSA revises proposed information collections for the Gas Transmission and Gathering Annual Report and Incident Report Forms and the Annual Report Form for underground natural gas storage facilities. Status of PHMSA Rulemakings. PHMSA publishes correction to Gas Pipeline Regulatory Reform final rule. TSA seeks comments on proposal to continue collecting of critical pipeline facility security information. Pipeline Association for Public Awareness issues 2021 Excavation Safety Guide.