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Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on April 29, 2024. It took effect on June 28, 2024.

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What the agency says

PHMSA is amending the Federal pipeline safety regulations (PSRs) to incorporate by reference all or parts of more than 20 new or updated voluntary, consensus industry technical standards. This action allows pipeline operators to use current technologies, improved materials, and updated industry and management practices. Additionally, PHMSA is clarifying certain regulatory provisions and making several editorial corrections.

Key facts

Document number
2024-08624
Type
Final rule
Action
Final rule
Agency
Transportation Department; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Published
April 29, 2024
Takes effect
June 28, 2024
Dates
The effective date of this final rule is June 28, 2024. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 28, 2024.
Docket
Docket No. PHMSA-2016-0002; Amdt. Nos. 192-135, 195-107
Regulation ID (RIN)
2137-AF13
Code of Federal Regulations
49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195
Topics
Carbon dioxide; Incorporation by reference; Natural gas; Petroleum; Pipeline safety
Pages
21

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