1 Jul 2025
🚧Pipeline Safety Regulation Update
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2945
Summary
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM F2945, Standard Specification for Polyamide 11 Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings. 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 content involves compliance and regulatory requirements as it updates safety standards for pipeline operators, directly affecting their operations and associated costs. Businesses in the pipeline industry need to ensure adherence to the revised ASTM F2945 standards, which could impact safety, liability, and costs.