🚧Pipeline Safety Standards Update
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2767
Summary
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM F2767, Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyamide-12 Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyamide-12 Pipe and Tubing for Gas Distribution. 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 incorporates the ASTM F2767 standard, impacting compliance requirements for pipeline operators and potentially reducing their regulatory burdens. This may lead to cost savings for business owners in the pipeline industry, as they align with updated safety standards. The effective date of January 1, 2026, also provides stakeholders with a timeline for compliance planning.