Pipeline Safety: Consent Orders.
PHMSA is amending its procedural regulations to clarify that consent agreements may be used to resolve all PHMSA enforcement proceedings, including cases with civil penalties.
| Agency | Transportation Department, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Rule |
| Published | 2026-04-24 |
| Summary | PHMSA is amending its procedural regulations to clarify that consent agreements may be used to resolve all PHMSA enforcement proceedings, including cases with civil penalties. |
| Document number | 2026-08055 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08055/pipeline-safety-consent-orders |