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Rule2025-121122025-07-01

Pipeline Safety: Adjust Annual Report Filing Timelines

Transportation Department, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Abstract

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.

Action & Dates

Action
Direct final rule (DFR); request for comments.
Dates
The DFR is effective October 9, 2025, unless adverse comments are received by September 2, 2025. If adverse comments are received, notification will be published in the Federal Register before the effective date either withdrawing the rule (in its entirety or portions thereof) or issuing a new final rule which responds to those comments.
Effective Date
2025-10-09

CFR References

Topics

Pipeline safetyReporting and recordkeeping requirements

Public Comment

Comments Close
2025-09-02

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 191 [Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0108; Amdt. Nos. 191-35] RIN 2137-AF77 AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Direct final rule (DFR); request for comments. SUMMARY: 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. DATES: The DFR is effective October 9, 2025, unless adverse comments are received by September 2, 2025. If adverse comments are received, notification will be published in the Federal Register before the effective date either withdrawing the rule (in its entirety or portions thereof) or issuing a new final rule which responds to those comments. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Docket Number PHMSA-2025-0108 using any of the following methods: E-Gov Web: https://www.regulations.gov . This site allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice issued by any agency. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management System: U.S. Department of Transportatio

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Full Document

Citation: 90 FR 28047

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