🛢️Pipeline Safety Standards Update
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2145
Summary
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM F2145, Standard Specification for Polyamide 11 and Polyamide 12 Mechanical Fittings for Use on Outside Diameter Controlled Polyamide 11 and Polyamide 12 Pipe and Tubing. 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 regulation mandates compliance with updated safety standards for pipeline operators by incorporating ASTM F2145 into existing regulations. This may impact compliance costs and operational practices for businesses in the pipeline industry, ultimately affecting financial performance and regulatory adherence.