Four states, Missouri, Mississippi, Idaho, and Indiana, no longer qualify for a 60105 Certification as they do not have civil penalties that are substantially the same as those of PHMSA. Each of these states has entered into a 60106 Agreement with PHMSA, allowing them to conduct inspections; however, any identified probable violations must be referred to PHMSA for enforcement.
Our original article incorrectly stated that South Dakota had lost its certification. In fact, South Dakota still maintains its normal delegation from PHMSA.
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UPDATE: Since the date we posted this article,
Mississippi has regained their 60105 certification.