📦Pipeline Safety Standards Update
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2817
Summary
This DFR amends the pipeline safety regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM F2817, Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Gas Pressure Pipe and Fittings for Maintenance or Repair. 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 rule updates safety regulations by incorporating the latest ASTM standard for PVC gas pressure pipes, affecting compliance requirements for pipeline operators. This change aims to reduce compliance costs and regulatory burdens, providing a financial benefit to affected businesses.