🛢️New Pipeline Safety Standards Under ASTM F1973 Announced
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F1973
Summary
This DFR amends the PSRs to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM F1973, Standard Specification for Factory Assembled Anodeless Risers and Transition Fittings in Polyethylene (PE) and Polyamide 11 (PA11) and Polyamide 12 (PA12) Fuel Gas Distribution Systems. This updated standard would 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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This regulation mandates compliance with updated pipeline safety standards, which directly affects all businesses in the pipeline industry. It aims to reduce regulatory burdens and improve safety, impacting operational costs and legal compliance.