🔧Proposed Changes to Pipeline Safety Regulations and Cost Savings
Pipeline Safety: Eliminating Burdensome and Duplicative Deadlines for Gas Pipeline Coating Damage Assessments and Remedial Actions
Summary
PHMSA is proposing to revise the regulations related to coating damage assessments and remedial actions for gas transmission pipeline operators by adjusting the timeframe in which operators must perform external anti-corrosion coating assessments and any repairs following an unsatisfactory assessment result. This proposed change will provide significant cost savings to gas transmission pipeline operators, eliminate ineffective regulations, and simplify current requirements.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed rulemaking by PHMSA aims to revise timelines for gas pipeline coating damage assessments, simplifying compliance and reducing costs for operators. This change could translate to significant financial benefits, as operators might incur lower administrative and operational costs. The NPRM prioritizes operational efficiency, addressing current burdensome regulations directly impacting businesses in the gas transmission sector.