1 Jul 2025
🌐Pipeline Safety Regulation Update
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-NFPA 70
Summary
This DFR amends PHMSA's pipeline safety regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code (NEC). 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 updates pipeline safety standards by incorporating the 2023 edition of NFPA 70, affecting compliance requirements for pipeline operators, which could lead to reduced regulatory burdens and costs. This provides a direct impact on business operations within the pipeline industry.