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The Federal Regulatory Directory, Eighteenth Edition continues to offer a clear path through the maze of complex federal agencies and regulations, providing to-the-point analysis of regulations. Information-packed profiles of more than 100 federal agencies and departments detail the history, structure, purpose, actions, and key contacts for every regulatory agency in the U.S. government. Now updated with an improved searching structure, the Federal Regulatory Directory continues to be the leading reference for understanding federal regulations, providing a richer, more targeted exploration than is possible by cobbling together electronic and print sources.
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
■ Introduction
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), an agency within the Department of Transportation (DOT), is responsible for safe and secure movement of materials hazardous to industry and consumers by all transportation modes, including the nation’s pipelines. The PHMSA was formed in February 2005 when DOT’s Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) was split between the PHMSA and the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), now the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (p. 949).
The PHMSA oversees the safety ...
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