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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA–2010–0194]
Pipeline Safety: Personal Electronic
Device Related Distractions
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA); DOT.
ACTION: Notice; Issuance of Advisory
Bulletin.
AGENCY:
PHMSA is issuing an
Advisory Bulletin to remind owners and
operators of natural gas and hazardous
liquid pipeline facilities of the risks
associated with the use of personal
electronic devices (PEDs) by individuals
performing operations and maintenance
activities on a pipeline facility.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cameron Satterthwaite by phone at 202–
366–1319 or by e-mail at
cameron.satterthwaite@dot.gov. General
information about the Department of
Transportation initiative on distracted
driving may be found at https://
www.distractions.gov. Information about
PHMSA may be found at https://
phmsa.dot.gov.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The U.S. Department of
Transportation is leading the effort to
end the dangerous practice of distracted
driving on our nation’s roadways and in
other modes of transportation. The use
of PEDs, such as cellular telephones and
mobile computers, while operating
motor vehicles has been the subject of
recent Departmental regulations and
guidance. (e.g., Restrictions on Railroad
Operating Employees’ Use of Cellular
Telephones and Other Electronic
Devices, 75 FR 9754, May 18, 2010;
Limiting the Use of Wireless
Communication Devices, 75 FR 16391,
April 1, 2010.) In furtherance of this
effort, PHMSA recognizes that the use of
PEDs by pipeline employees who are
performing operations and maintenance
activities may pose a similar risk to
safety if those individuals are distracted,
especially when such use is for personal
business.
The Federal pipeline safety
regulations in 49 CFR Parts 190 through
199 prescribe minimum safety standards
for pipeline transportation and for
pipeline facilities. Owners and
operators of natural gas and hazardous
liquid pipeline facilities are required to
have and follow written procedures for
safely conducting operations and
maintenance tasks. (49 CFR 192.605,
193.2503, and 195.402) Individuals
performing those tasks, particularly
activities that affect the operation or
integrity of the pipeline facility, must be
qualified under a program developed by
each operator that ensures individuals
are trained and have the knowledge,
skills, and ability necessary to perform
the tasks safely and to recognize and
react to abnormal conditions. (49 CFR
192.805, 193.2707, and 195.505.)
There may be increased risks
associated with the use of PEDs by
personnel performing pipeline activities
affecting operation or integrity. Pipeline
operations and maintenance tasks
require a critical level of attention and
skill, which may be compromised by
visual, manual, or cognitive distractions
caused by the use of PEDs. Such
distractions may also hinder their
prompt recognition and reaction to
abnormal operating conditions and
emergencies.
PHMSA recommends that operators
integrate into their written procedures
for operations and maintenance
appropriate controls regarding the use of
PEDs by individuals performing
pipeline tasks that may affect pipeline
operation or integrity. PHMSA is not
discouraging the use of PEDs as a part
of normal business operations. PHMSA
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also recommends that operators provide
guidance and training for all personnel
about the risks associated with the use
of PEDs while driving, and while
performing activities on behalf of the
company if that use poses a risk to
safety.
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Advisory Bulletin (ADB–10–06)
To: Owners and Operators of
Hazardous Liquid and Natural Gas
Pipeline Systems.
Subject: Personal Electronic Device
(PED) Related Distractions.
Advisory: As with other modes of
transportation, PHMSA recognizes the
use of PEDs by pipeline employees who
are performing operations and
maintenance activities may increase
safety risks if those individuals become
distracted. In furtherance of the
Department’s effort to end the
dangerous practice of distractions
caused by PEDs throughout the various
modes of transportation, PHMSA is
issuing this Advisory Bulletin about the
potential for distractions affecting
pipeline safety.
PHMSA reminds owners and
operators of natural gas and hazardous
liquid pipeline facilities that there may
be increased risks associated with the
use of PEDs by individuals performing
activities that affect pipeline operation
or integrity. Pipeline operations and
maintenance tasks require a critical
level of attention and skill, which may
be compromised by visual, manual, and
cognitive distractions caused by the use
of PEDs. Such distractions may also
hinder their prompt recognition and
reaction to abnormal operating
conditions and emergencies.
Owners and operators of natural gas
and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities
should integrate into their written
procedures for operations and
maintenance appropriate controls
regarding the personal use of PEDs by
individuals performing pipeline tasks
that may affect the operation or integrity
of a pipeline. PHMSA is not
discouraging the use of PEDs as a part
of normal business operations. Owners
and operators should also provide
guidance and training for all personnel
about the risks associated with the use
of PEDs while driving and while
performing activities on behalf of the
company if that use poses a risk to
safety.
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 27,
2010.
Jeffrey D. Wiese,
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
[Docket No. PHMSA–2010–0202; Notice No.
10–5]
Safety Advisory Notice: Personal
Electronic Device Related Distractions
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA); DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
PHMSA is issuing a safety
advisory notice to remind offerors and
carriers of hazardous materials of the
risks associated with the use of personal
electronic devices (PEDs) by individuals
operating motor vehicles that contain
hazardous materials.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stuart Streck by telephone at (404) 832–
1140 or by e-mail at
stuart.streck@dot.gov. General
information about the Department of
Transportation initiative on distracted
driving may be found at https://
www.distractions.gov. Information about
PHMSA may be found at https://
phmsa.dot.gov.
SUMMARY:
Research
conducted by the United States
Department of Transportation (DOT)
and other governmental and nongovernmental organizations has shown
the danger posed by drivers who are
distracted by cellular telephones and
other PEDs. For example, Virginia Tech
Transportation Institute conducted a
study under contract with Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(FMCSA) entitled ‘‘Driver Distraction in
Commercial Vehicle Operations.’’ The
final report, released on October 1,
2009, found that text messaging on a
cellular telephone increased the risk of
a safety-critical event by 23.2 percent.
The DOT is leading the effort to end
the dangerous practice of distracted
driving on our nation’s roadways and in
other modes of transportation. The
FMCSA recently initiated a rulemaking
designed to prohibit texting by
commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
drivers operating in interstate commerce
and to impose sanctions for drivers who
fail to comply. See Limiting the Use of
Wireless Communication Devices, 75 FR
16391 (proposed Apr. 1, 2010). The
majority of the 50 states have forbidden
the operation of PEDs while driving any
motor vehicle. See DOT Distracted
Driving Web site, https://
www.distractions.gov; see also
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Web site, https://www.iihs.org/.
PHMSA’s Office of Hazardous
Materials Safety is the Federal safety
authority for the transportation of
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hazardous materials by air, rail,
highway, and water. Safety is at the core
of PHMSA’s mission. PHMSA strives to
reduce the risk of harm from the
transportation of hazardous materials. In
light of PHMSA’s vital safety mission,
we issue this advisory bulletin to raise
awareness of the problems and dangers
presented by the use of PEDs by
hazardous materials drivers.
Operators of vehicles transporting
hazardous materials should guard
against distraction, including the use of
PEDs while operating a vehicle. All
CMV drivers transporting hazardous
materials should be aware that the use
of a PED while driving constitutes a
safety risk to themselves, other
motorists, and bystanders. The
consequences of using PEDs while
driving can include state and local
sanctions, FMCSA fines, and possible
revocation of commercial driver’s
licenses.
In addition, businesses that prepare or
transport hazardous materials in
commerce should be aware that the
dangers of distracted driving are
heightened due to the risk of the release
of hazardous materials in the event of an
accident. Accordingly, hazardous
materials companies should institute
policies and provide awareness training
to discourage the use of PEDs by drivers.
PHMSA recognizes that there are
already members of the hazardous
materials transportation community
with policies in place that exceed the
legal requirements for curbing the risk
of distracted driving. PHMSA applauds
these and all other efforts to enhance the
safety of hazardous materials
transportation.
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 27,
2010.
Magdy El-Sibaie,
Associate Administrator for Hazardous
Materials Safety.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA-2010-0194]
Pipeline Safety: Personal Electronic Device Related Distractions
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA);
DOT.
ACTION: Notice; Issuance of Advisory Bulletin.
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SUMMARY: PHMSA is issuing an Advisory Bulletin to remind owners and
operators of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities of
the risks associated with the use of personal electronic devices (PEDs)
by individuals performing operations and maintenance activities on a
pipeline facility.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cameron Satterthwaite by phone at 202-
366-1319 or by e-mail at cameron.satterthwaite@dot.gov. General
information about the Department of Transportation initiative on
distracted driving may be found at https://www.distractions.gov.
Information about PHMSA may be found at https://phmsa.dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The U.S. Department of Transportation is leading the effort to end
the dangerous practice of distracted driving on our nation's roadways
and in other modes of transportation. The use of PEDs, such as cellular
telephones and mobile computers, while operating motor vehicles has
been the subject of recent Departmental regulations and guidance.
(e.g., Restrictions on Railroad Operating Employees' Use of Cellular
Telephones and Other Electronic Devices, 75 FR 9754, May 18, 2010;
Limiting the Use of Wireless Communication Devices, 75 FR 16391, April
1, 2010.) In furtherance of this effort, PHMSA recognizes that the use
of PEDs by pipeline employees who are performing operations and
maintenance activities may pose a similar risk to safety if those
individuals are distracted, especially when such use is for personal
business.
The Federal pipeline safety regulations in 49 CFR Parts 190 through
199 prescribe minimum safety standards for pipeline transportation and
for pipeline facilities. Owners and operators of natural gas and
hazardous liquid pipeline facilities are required to have and follow
written procedures for safely conducting operations and maintenance
tasks. (49 CFR 192.605, 193.2503, and 195.402) Individuals performing
those tasks, particularly activities that affect the operation or
integrity of the pipeline facility, must be qualified under a program
developed by each operator that ensures individuals are trained and
have the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to perform the tasks
safely and to recognize and react to abnormal conditions. (49 CFR
192.805, 193.2707, and 195.505.)
There may be increased risks associated with the use of PEDs by
personnel performing pipeline activities affecting operation or
integrity. Pipeline operations and maintenance tasks require a critical
level of attention and skill, which may be compromised by visual,
manual, or cognitive distractions caused by the use of PEDs. Such
distractions may also hinder their prompt recognition and reaction to
abnormal operating conditions and emergencies.
PHMSA recommends that operators integrate into their written
procedures for operations and maintenance appropriate controls
regarding the use of PEDs by individuals performing pipeline tasks that
may affect pipeline operation or integrity. PHMSA is not discouraging
the use of PEDs as a part of normal business operations. PHMSA
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also recommends that operators provide guidance and training for all
personnel about the risks associated with the use of PEDs while
driving, and while performing activities on behalf of the company if
that use poses a risk to safety.
Advisory Bulletin (ADB-10-06)
To: Owners and Operators of Hazardous Liquid and Natural Gas
Pipeline Systems.
Subject: Personal Electronic Device (PED) Related Distractions.
Advisory: As with other modes of transportation, PHMSA recognizes
the use of PEDs by pipeline employees who are performing operations and
maintenance activities may increase safety risks if those individuals
become distracted. In furtherance of the Department's effort to end the
dangerous practice of distractions caused by PEDs throughout the
various modes of transportation, PHMSA is issuing this Advisory
Bulletin about the potential for distractions affecting pipeline
safety.
PHMSA reminds owners and operators of natural gas and hazardous
liquid pipeline facilities that there may be increased risks associated
with the use of PEDs by individuals performing activities that affect
pipeline operation or integrity. Pipeline operations and maintenance
tasks require a critical level of attention and skill, which may be
compromised by visual, manual, and cognitive distractions caused by the
use of PEDs. Such distractions may also hinder their prompt recognition
and reaction to abnormal operating conditions and emergencies.
Owners and operators of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline
facilities should integrate into their written procedures for
operations and maintenance appropriate controls regarding the personal
use of PEDs by individuals performing pipeline tasks that may affect
the operation or integrity of a pipeline. PHMSA is not discouraging the
use of PEDs as a part of normal business operations. Owners and
operators should also provide guidance and training for all personnel
about the risks associated with the use of PEDs while driving and while
performing activities on behalf of the company if that use poses a risk
to safety.
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 27, 2010.
Jeffrey D. Wiese,
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 2010-18947 Filed 8-2-10; 8:45 am]
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