FERC and USDOT news
New technology helps operators streamline Mega Rule compliance
XCEL adopts next-generation technology for in-situ material verification.
Trump鈥檚 Transportation Department streamlines inspections of pipeline systems to enhance safety
Expected to generate over US$125 million in savings.
PHMSA announces 11 grant funding opportunities for pipeline and transportation safety
President Trump鈥檚 Transportation Department announces 11 grant funding opportunities to improve pipeline and Hazmat Transportation Safety.
A fifth circuit showdown over pipeline expansion: Gas Transmission NW, LLC vs FERC
Amy Mitchell, an attorney at Spencer Fane, writes about a landmark Fifth Circuit case examining FERC鈥檚 regulatory approach to pipeline expansion, focusing on cost allocation, environmental review, and agency discretion.
Trump鈥檚 Transportation Department to invest nearly US$100 million in modernising ageing pipeline infrastructure
PHMSA grant programme provides funding to repair or replace leak-prone pipeline infrastructure.
Trimble initiates FedRAMP authorisation for a range of connected construction solutions
Trimble begins the initiation for the Federal Risk and Authorisation Management Programme (FedRAMP®) authorisation process for its Trimble Connect®, Trimble ProjectSight® and Trimble Unity鈩� solutions.
USDOT rescinds Biden-era guidance
USDOT rescinds Advisory Bulletin issued by Biden administration.
USDOT enhances pipeline enforcement policies
USDOT enhances pipeline enforcement policies to protect due process, refocus agency.
Trump鈥檚 Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announces effort to update gas pipeline repair 鈥� and LNG infrastructure 鈥� regulations
Plan to update pipeline repair requirements, pipeline class location change requirements and outdated liquefied natural gas regulations.
US Transportation Secretary advocates for enhancing pipeline safety
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy advocates for enhancing pipeline safety in new advisory.