PHMSA on Enforcement Proceedings Involving an Informal Hearing
Posted in GA Updates on Mon, Jul 25, 2011
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is notifying operators
of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities of the creation of a dedicated
``Presiding Official'' for informal pipeline enforcement hearings and the process
operators can expect when requesting an informal hearing. Hearings in pipeline safety
enforcement cases are conducted by a hearing officer in accordance with certain
procedures designed to ensure a fair and impartial decision on the merits. This
document explains those procedures and includes a description of the dedicated hearing
officer's roles and responsibilities, the process for requesting a hearing, and the
manner in which a case will proceed once a hearing has been requested.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-07-12/html/2011-17231.htm
