PHMSA Compliance

In our previous post, PHMSA Control Room Management Enforcement in 2025: An Overview, we examined the volume and distribution of Control Room Management (CRM) enforcement actions opened in 2025. That first article established the numerical baseline: 15 CRM-related enforcement cases and 94 element-level findings under §192.631 and §195.446. This second article moves from numbers to

Each year, enforcement actions issued by PHMSA provide a practical view into how control room requirements are evaluated across the industry. While individual cases reflect specific operational circumstances, reviewing enforcement data in aggregate helps clarify where regulatory attention has been focused and how control room programs are assessed in practice. This blog takes a numbers-driven

In 2024, PHMSA’s enforcement actions have provided a clear and detailed look into the critical areas where pipeline operators must strengthen their control room management practices. This comprehensive analysis includes key trends and deficiencies identified across numerous enforcement actions taken by PHMSA in 2024, focusing specifically on control room operations. From the foundational requirements of

Initial Trends and Insights Within the control room, controllers leverage technology and established procedures to monitor, analyze, and respond to evolving conditions, ensuring safe and reliable pipeline operations. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) plays a vital role in regulating and enforcing CRM standards, holding operators accountable for maintaining the highest levels of