⚠️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.
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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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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.
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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.
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This DFR amends PHMSA's pipeline safety regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM F2600, Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyamide-11 Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyamide-11 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.
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🔧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.
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This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard API STD 620, Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks. 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⏳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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