1 Jul 2025
🚧Update on Pipeline Safety
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A578/A578M
Summary
This DFR amends the PSRs to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM A578/A578M, Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The regulatory update by PHMSA affects compliance requirements for pipeline operators by incorporating the revised ASTM A578/A578M standard, thereby influencing operational and safety practices in the industry. It aims to reduce compliance burdens, which can lead to cost savings for businesses.