Recent Department of Transportation regulations affecting small businesses

PHMSA clarifies that pipeline operators can use remote sensing technologies including unmanned aerial systems and satellites to comply with right-of-way patrol requirements for gas transmission, hazardous liquid, and carbon dioxide pipelines.

PHMSA amends procedural regulations to permit consent agreements in all enforcement proceedings, including cases involving civil penalties.

FAA airworthiness directive requires replacement of brake pipe assemblies on Pilatus Model PC-12/47G airplanes to prevent brake lockup and prohibits installation of affected parts.

PHMSA updates pipeline safety regulations to incorporate the latest ASTM F1973 standard for polyethylene and polyamide fuel gas distribution fittings, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining public safety.

National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council holds public meetings to advise on emergency medical services policy and operations.

Federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration clarifies integrity management guidance for hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipeline operators.

PHMSA updates pipeline safety regulations to incorporate NFPA 59 Utility LP-Gas Plant Code, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining public safety standards for liquefied petroleum gas operations.

Final rule corrects maximum allowable operating pressure reconfirmation requirements for gas transmission pipelines under federal pipeline safety regulations.

Final rule removes an obsolete provision from Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration safety-related condition reporting requirements in 49 CFR 191.25.

Airlines for America petition seeks Federal Aviation Regulations exemption; FAA notice invites public comment on the relief request.

FAA airworthiness directive requires Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplane operators to revise flight manuals with corrected approach speed and landing distance data for SLAT FAIL procedures.

Federal Railroad Administration updates document service procedures in safety enforcement cases to require electronic filing and establishes new civil penalty implementation procedures for railroad safety violations.

PHMSA incorporates updated industry standard ASTM F2620 for polyethylene pipe heat fusion joining to maintain safety and reduce compliance burdens on pipeline operators.

PHMSA amends pipeline safety regulations to incorporate updated ASME B31.4 standard for liquid and slurry transportation systems, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining public safety.

FAA proposes airworthiness directive requiring inspection and replacement of brake control units on certain Bombardier BD-700 series business jets to address main landing gear tire burst risks.