The parts of the building were locked down during the investigation. The Pentagon was locked down and partially evacuated on Thursday after a hazardous materials sensor malfunctioned. Defense…
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Federal Program Invests in Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Modernization
The funding supports repairs and safety upgrades for aging local distribution systems. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced $98 million in funding for projects directed…
Read MoreDOT Awards $86M to Strengthen State Pipeline Safety Programs
The funding will support inspections of the nation’s energy infrastructure and state enforcement of federal safety standards. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced $86 million in federal grants…
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Interior Allocates Funding to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines
States and Tribes to lead projects restoring land and water in historic mining regions. The Department of the Interior recently announced nearly $725 million in funding for fiscal…
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Transportation Department Advocates for Improved Pipeline Safety
Federal agency promotes the voluntary adoption of Safety Management Systems to prevent pipeline incidents. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently announced that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety…
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DOT Proposes Update to Truck Hazardous Material Transport Rules
The regulation improves communication requirements, allows video, fiber optic inspections. The Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed updates to regulations for trucks carrying hazardous materials in a new proposed…
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OSHA Warns of Post-Hurricane Hazards for Recovery Crews and Residents
The agency urges caution as communities continue to face power outages, structural damage, and storm debris. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has…
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EPA Releases Last Round of Hazmat Cleanup Funding
The final installment supports work at 25 superfund sites. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final installment of hazmat cleanup funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, allocating…
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DOI Announces $74 Million to Close Abandoned Kentucky Mines
Local communities receive funding to reclaim potentially dangerous areas. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced an additional $74 million to fund the efforts to close abandoned coal…
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EPA Proposes Required Cleanup for “Forever Chemicals“
9 PFAS would be added to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the designation of nine “forever chemicals” as “hazardous chemicals”…
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