On March 25, 2020, the National Governors Association (NGA) issued a memo that provides guidance on how governors can support and protect the energy industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The NGA memo addresses three issues Governors should consider in supporting continuity of service by energy providers, including (1) ensuring critical energy infrastructure employees can be
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PHMSA Issues Stay of Enforcement for Pipeline Operators Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
By Perkins Coie on
Posted in Oil & Gas
Authored by Pamela J. Anderson
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is continuing to monitor the effects the COVID-19 outbreak is having on the nation’s pipeline operations. As a result, on March 20, 2020, PHMSA released a Notice of Enforcement Discretion under which it will provide relief with respect to operator qualification and…
PHMSA Issues Guidance to State Pipeline Safety Programs Regarding COVID-19
By Perkins Coie on
Posted in Oil & Gas
Authored by Pamela J. Anderson
In light of the recent actions taken by federal, state, and local government agencies in response to the current COVID-19 outbreak, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is providing guidance to its state pipeline safety partners on ways to continue to effectively execute their shared pipeline safety mission.…