Sonic Boom for Safety: Cylinders Tested Less Often with Ultrasound

2026-06323 — Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements; Response to Petition for Reconsideration

Pipeline companies and safety pros, listen up! PHMSA just said no to changes requested by the Interstate Natural Gas Association about pipeline safety rules for areas where people live or work. This means the current rules about how pipelines must be upgraded when neighborhoods grow stay in place, so companies should keep their safety upgrades on schedule without extra costs or delays.

2025-12085 — Hazardous Materials: Modernizing Payments To and From America's Bank Account

If you register hazardous materials, get ready to pay online only—no more paper checks! The Department of Transportation is updating the system to make payments faster and easier for everyone. This change will start soon, helping save time and cut down on paperwork.

2025-12095 — Hazardous Materials: Reduce Training Burdens for America's Farmers

Farmers who handle hazardous materials will have an easier time with training because the government is raising the dollar limit that triggers extra security training. This change means fewer farmers need to take tough courses, saving them time and hassle. The update reflects inflation and helps farmers focus more on their work without extra costs or delays.

2026-00566 — Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements

This new rule helps gas pipeline operators use smarter, modern safety checks when neighborhoods grow around their pipes. Instead of old-school methods, they can now use risk-based tools to decide if they need to adjust pipeline pressure, keeping everyone safer. The rule kicks in on March 16, 2026, and could save operators time and money while boosting safety.

C1-2025-11436 — Hazardous Materials: Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail

This update fixes a small but important detail about how thick the steel walls of liquefied natural gas (LNG) rail tanks must be. Rail companies and tank manufacturers need to follow these corrected thickness rules to keep LNG shipments safe. The change is effective immediately and helps prevent accidents without adding extra costs.

2025-11436 — Hazardous Materials: Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail

Starting soon, new rules will make shipping liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail safer and clearer. Rail companies and hazardous materials handlers need to follow updated guidelines to protect people and the environment. These changes come after a court decision and could mean some new costs but better safety overall.

Previous: 2025-12082 — Hazardous Materials: Allowing Fireworks Certification Agencies (FCAs) To Approve Professional Fireworks

This rule lets Fireworks Certification Agencies (FCAs) approve more types of professional fireworks, making the process faster and easier. It affects fireworks makers and sellers by expanding what FCAs can approve and updating the rules to support this change. These updates aim to save time and give the industry more freedom, with no extra costs expected.

Next: 2025-12084 — Hazardous Materials: Improving Efficiencies for Special Permits and Approvals Renewals

If you handle hazardous materials and need special permits, good news! You can now apply to renew your permits anytime before they expire, not just 60 days ahead. This change saves time and hassle, helping businesses keep things moving smoothly without extra stress or costs.