The Department of Transportation announced the opening of the Pipeline Safety Information Grants to Communities — Technical Assistance Grants Application. The application period will remain open until Jan. 18, and is available to government and nonprofit organizations, including fire departments, which often have to respond to hazmat incidents related to pipeline. The program will provide grants up to $50,000 for technical assistance related to the scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues or used for public-information and -education programs. Click here to access the application.