PHMSAFinal Rule
Pipeline Safety: Clarifying Recordkeeping Requirements for Testing in Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure Reconfirmation Regulation; Technical Correction
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Summary
This regulation clarifies what records pipeline companies must keep when they test pipelines to confirm they can safely operate at their maximum pressure levels. The fix ensures that pipeline safety inspections are properly documented so regulators can verify that pipelines are working safely.
Key Points
- 1Pipeline companies must clearly document and keep records of all pressure tests they perform on pipelines
- 2The regulation corrects confusion about what information needs to be recorded during these safety tests
- 3Better recordkeeping helps federal regulators verify that pipelines are maintained safely and prevents dangerous failures
- 4This is a technical correction to an existing rule, not a major new requirement
- 5The rule affects natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline operators across the United States
Impact Assessment
If you are a pipeline company, this means you need to maintain clearer documentation of your pressure safety tests so regulators can more easily verify your records during inspections.
Impact Level
Routine
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
Minimal
Who is Affected
Energy CompaniesState GovernmentsWorkers/Laborers
Key Dates
Published
July 1, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
49 CFR Part 19249 CFR Part 195
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (PHMSA-2025-0117)
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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