New year, same mission! PHMSA’s mission is to protect people and the environment through advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials that are essential to our daily lives.
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Government Administration
Washington, D.C. 18,333 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
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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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Break in the new year safely! Access our latest fireworks safety guide: https://bit.ly/3PfB9HH Happy New Year’s Eve! 🎆2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣
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This month, Deputy Administrator Tristan Brown and PHMSA leadership visited Capitol Hill to celebrate and reflect on PHMSA’s 20th year as an agency. Special thanks to Representative Troy Nehls and Representative Rick Larsen for helping us mark this important anniversary. #PHMSATurns20
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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) reposted this
From everyone at the Department of Transportation, we wish you and yours a happy holiday season!
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PHMSA’s Call to Action campaign encourages stakeholders to: ✅ Raise awareness about hazmat transportation ✅ Reduce incidents & serious injuries ✅ Demonstrate leadership in safety If your organization is committed to safety, email us at checkthebox@dot.gov #PHMSAFactFriday Learn more at https://bit.ly/3BASGqq
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Looking for a great gift this year? 🎁 Give the gift of safety! Check out the “Is Hazardous Matt Hiding in your Activity Book” to help promote the importance of safe transportation of hazardous materials! Download here: https://bit.ly/4giygSf
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Want to avoid the naughty list this year? PHMSA is committed to ensuring the safe transportation of hazardous materials, but we can't do it alone... Help us help you! Learn the correct steps when shipping hazmat this holiday season: https://bit.ly/4flipRr
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Are you sending any packages this holiday season? 📦 Always Check the Box for hazardous materials, to make sure your package is safe to send! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fosxsH
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Have you always had an interest in the law? PHMSA is looking for an Attorney Advisor within the Office of the Chief Counsel! Join the team by providing legal assistance on PHMSA’s regulatory activities and functions. Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/3ZT7NFc
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