1 Jul 2025
⚠️Proposed Pipeline Safety Regulation on Enforcement Discretion
Pipeline Safety: Codify Enforcement Discretion on Incidental Gathering Lines
Summary
PHMSA proposes to codify a statement of limited enforcement discretion applicable to "incidental gathering" lines. The proposed rule completes PHMSA's commitment within its response to a petition for reconsideration of a 2021 final rule affecting the regulation of onshore gas gathering pipelines.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The proposed rule impacts compliance requirements for gas pipeline operators concerning the classification of incidental gathering lines, potentially reducing regulatory burdens and costs. The rule allows certain existing lines to avoid reclassification, thereby reducing compliance costs associated with safety regulations.