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Proposed RuleOpen for Comment2026-080672026-04-24

Pipeline Safety: Removing Unnecessary Provision for Material Properties Verification During MAOP Reconfirmation

Transportation Department, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Abstract

PHMSA is proposing to remove an unnecessary provision from the maximum allowable operating pressure requirements for testing pipe materials cut out from test manifold sites on gas transmission lines.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates
Comments must be received on or before June 23, 2026.

CFR References

Topics

Pipeline safety

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-06-23 — Open for comment

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 192 [Docket No. PHMSA-2026-1549] RIN 2137-AG53 ( printed page 22101) AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: PHMSA is proposing to remove an unnecessary provision from the maximum allowable operating pressure requirements for testing pipe materials cut out from test manifold sites on gas transmission lines. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 23, 2026. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Docket Number PHMSA-2026-1549 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 Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: U.S. DOT Docket Management System: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: 1-202-493-2251. For commenting instructions and additional information about commenting, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Jagger, Senior Transportation Specialist, by telephone at 202-557-6765 or

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Citation: 91 FR 22101