The Department of Transportation / Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a draft report on mechanical damage to pipelines. The study is a compilation of industry practices and also captures what is being done in the way of damage prevention. The study is a culmination of a public workshop on mechanical damage that was conducted by PHMSA in early 2006. PHMSA has extended the comment period from November 14 until January 15, 2009. Comments can still be submitted to: cmayernik@mbakercorp.com.