Memorandum of Understanding Among the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Energy, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology on Pipe line Integrity, Safety, and Reliability Research and Development

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to detail the responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (together, the Participating Agencies ) in a program of research, development, demonstration, and standardization to ensure the integrity of pipeline facilities. This MOU identifies program elements, as well as specific areas of agency expertise, and establishes a framework for coordination and collaboration by the Participating Agencies