PHMSA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
PHMSA stands for Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Regulates oil and gas pipelines and the movement of hazardous materials by road, rail, air and water, setting rules for packaging, labeling and placarding hazmat shipments. It is a DOT agency led by an Administrator.
Example: PHMSA ordered the operator to shut down the line until the corroded section is repaired.
Usage notes
Set up in 2004 from DOT's former Research and Special Programs Administration. The diamond-shaped hazard placards seen on tanker trucks and rail cars follow its Hazardous Materials Regulations. The abbreviation is often pronounced "FIM-sa".
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