The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is opening the door for industry feedback on its enforcement process.
PHMSA’s Office of Pipeline Safety maintains a public document outlining its Section 4 Administrative Enforcement Processes. This resource walks through each step of an enforcement case, from initial action through final resolution.
For the first time, PHMSA is inviting stakeholders to formally review and comment on this process. The agency will accept feedback for 30 days at phmsaenforcement@dot.gov.
After the comment period, PHMSA plans to publish a redline version showing any updates. Comments that help support changes may also be made public.
This is a good opportunity for operators and industry professionals to help shape how enforcement is carried out moving forward.