⛽PHMSA Seeks Comments on Pipeline Safety Information Collection Renewals
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, PHMSA invites public comments on PHMSA's intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew twelve information collections that are scheduled to expire in 2026. PHMSA has reviewed each information collection and considers them vital to maintaining pipeline safety. As such, PHMSA will request renewal from OMB, without change, for each information collection.
Learn More🛢️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.
Learn More⚠️Proposed Pipeline Safety Regulation on Enforcement Discretion
PHMSA proposes to codify a statement of limited enforcement discretion applicable to "incidental gathering" lines. The proposed rule completes PHMSA's commitment within its response to a petition for reconsideration of a 2021 final rule affecting the regulation of onshore gas gathering pipelines.
Learn More📈Pipeline Safety Standards Update
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard PPI TR-4, PPI HSB Listing of Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB), Hydrostatic Design Stress (HDS), Strength Design Basis (SDS), Pressure Design Basis (PDB) and Minimum Required Strength (MRS) Ratings For Thermoplastic Piping Materials or Pipe. 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.
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This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM F2145, Standard Specification for Polyamide 11 and Polyamide 12 Mechanical Fittings for Use on Outside Diameter Controlled Polyamide 11 and Polyamide 12 Pipe and Tubing. 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.
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This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard API RP 2026, Safe Access/Egress Involving Floating Roofs of Storage Tanks in Petroleum Service. 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.
Learn More🚀Clarifying Recordkeeping Requirements for Pipeline Safety Regulations
PHMSA is clarifying that certain recently adopted recordkeeping requirements for pressure testing do not apply retroactively when determining the applicability of the requirements for reconfirming the maximum allowable operating pressure of certain gas transmission lines.
Learn More📈Pipeline Safety Regulation Update and Industry Compliance Standards
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard PPI TR-3, Policies and Procedures for Developing Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB), Hydrostatic Design Stresses (HDS), Pressure Design Basis (PDB), Strength Design Basis (SDB), Minimum Required Strength (MRS) Ratings, and Categorized Required Strength (CRS) for Thermoplastic Piping Materials or Pipe. 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.
Learn More🔧Proposed Changes to Pipeline Safety Regulations and Cost Savings
PHMSA is proposing to revise the regulations related to coating damage assessments and remedial actions for gas transmission pipeline operators by adjusting the timeframe in which operators must perform external anti-corrosion coating assessments and any repairs following an unsatisfactory assessment result. This proposed change will provide significant cost savings to gas transmission pipeline operators, eliminate ineffective regulations, and simplify current requirements.
Learn More🚧Pipeline Safety Standards Update
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard API Spec 6D, Specification for Valves. 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.
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