1 Jul 2025
🚧Proposed Rule on Pipeline Safety Special Permits by PHMSA
Pipeline Safety: Rationalize Special Permit Conditions
Summary
PHMSA is proposing to clarify that the conditions in a special permit must relate directly and substantially to the requirement in the Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations that an applicant is seeking to waive.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The proposed rule aims to limit the conditions imposed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on special permits, which could enhance predictability for pipeline operators seeking regulatory waivers. This is significant for compliance and regulatory requirements, potentially reducing costs and encouraging innovation in safety technologies for businesses in the pipeline sector.