Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Budget Estimates, Fiscal Year 2012

摘要

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) administers nationwide safety programs designed to protect the public and the environment from the risks inherent in the commercial transportation of hazardous materials by air, rail, vessel, highway, and pipeline. During the past 18 months, PHMSA has begun a comprehensive review of its existing pipeline and hazardous materials safety programs. The agency has developed initial solutions, through legislation, rulemaking, and reorganization, to ensure that all pipelines and the transportation of hazardous materials are adequately regulated and safety is put first. The safety and reliability of energy pipelines, strict regulation of hazardous materials transportation, technical assistance programs, planning and training grants, and research programs are vital components to fulfilling PHMSAs Strategic Plan.