Proposed Rule 1 Jul 2025 compliance, regulation, natural gas, pipelines, pipeline safety, corrosion management, gas distribution

🛢️Proposed Rule for Pipeline Corrosion Reassessment and Cost Savings

PHMSA is proposing to revise the corrosion requirements in 49 CFR part 192 for gas distribution systems by replacing the 3-year reassessment interval with a 5-year reassessment interval following the replacement of pipeline segments or components in service lines. This change would provide cost savings to gas distribution operators.

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Rule 1 Jul 2025 regulatory compliance, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, natural gas, gas transmission, pipeline safety, gas distribution

⏳Pipeline Safety Rule Extends Annual Report Filing Deadlines

This DFR extends the deadline for submitting annual reports for operators of gas distribution pipelines, gas transmission pipelines, regulated gas gathering pipelines, Type R gas gathering lines, underground natural gas storage facilities, and liquefied natural gas facilities. Annual reports for gas pipeline and gas pipeline storage facilities are now due on June 15, consistent with existing requirements for hazardous liquid pipelines.

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