Read time: 12 mins By Justin Mikulka • Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - 11:41 New regulations were announced by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in July 2020 allowing the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail. That same month, PHMSA released the interim report for its LNG-by-rail task force. It concluded: “The task force did not identify any new safety gaps related to the transportation of LNG in tank cars.” And yet, it stated, “PHMSA and FRA will continue to pursue research and testing efforts designed to reduce the risks inherent in LNG transportation and hazmat transportation more broadly.” What a gas! USDOT Issues Rule Authorizing Bulk Transport of LNG by Rail. https://t.co/yu490DxoVk