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PHMSA is also proposing to adjust inflation adjustment procedures to provide a mechanism for updating these thresholds on an annual basis.","document_number":"2026-08082","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08082/pipeline-safety-adjustment-to-opid-notifications-for-construction","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-24/pdf/2026-08082.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08082.pdf?1776948325","publication_date":"2026-04-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"This NPRM proposes to increase the monetary threshold for Operator Identification Number notifications for certain construction and maintenance tasks on gas and hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipeline facilities. 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Annual reports for gas pipeline and gas pipeline storage facilities would be due on June 15, consistent with existing requirements for hazardous liquid pipelines.","document_number":"2026-08081","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08081/pipeline-safety-adjust-annual-report-deadlines","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-24/pdf/2026-08081.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08081.pdf?1776948324","publication_date":"2026-04-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"This NPRM proposes to extend the annual report deadline 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..."},{"title":"Pipeline Safety: Integration of Innovative Remote Sensing Technologies for Right-of-Way Patrols on Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"PHMSA proposes to clarify that right-of-way patrol requirements are technology neutral, and that operators can use remote sensing technologies, such as unmanned aerial systems and satellites, for complying with gas transmission, hazardous liquid, and carbon dioxide pipeline rights-of-way patrolling requirements.","document_number":"2026-08080","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08080/pipeline-safety-integration-of-innovative-remote-sensing-technologies-for-right-of-way-patrols-on","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-24/pdf/2026-08080.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08080.pdf?1776948324","publication_date":"2026-04-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"PHMSA proposes to clarify that right-of-way patrol requirements are technology neutral, and that operators can use remote sensing technologies, such as unmanned aerial systems and satellites, for complying with gas transmission, hazardous liquid, and..."},{"title":"Pipeline Safety: Property Damage Definition for Reporting Incidents on Gas Pipelines and Accidents on Hazardous Liquid and Carbon Dioxide Pipelines","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"PHMSA proposes to revise the definition of property damage for determining when a release from a gas, hazardous liquid, or carbon dioxide pipeline facility meets the definition of a reportable incident or accident, including for immediate notifications to the National Response Center. This NPRM addresses comments received in response to a now-withdrawn direct final rule covering the same topic.","document_number":"2026-08079","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08079/pipeline-safety-property-damage-definition-for-reporting-incidents-on-gas-pipelines-and-accidents-on","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-24/pdf/2026-08079.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08079.pdf?1776948324","publication_date":"2026-04-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 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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.","document_number":"2026-08075","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08075/pipeline-safety-standards-update-nfpa-59","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-24/pdf/2026-08075.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08075.pdf?1776948324","publication_date":"2026-04-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard NFPA 59, Utility LP- Gas Plant Code. 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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.","document_number":"2026-08073","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08073/pipeline-safety-standards-update-astm-a53a53m","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-24/pdf/2026-08073.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08073.pdf?1776948323","publication_date":"2026-04-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard ASTM A53/A53M, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc- Coated, Welded and Seamless. This updated standard will maintain..."},{"title":"Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-NFPA 58","type":"Rule","abstract":"This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. 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.","document_number":"2026-08072","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08072/pipeline-safety-standards-update-nfpa-58","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-24/pdf/2026-08072.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08072.pdf?1776948323","publication_date":"2026-04-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance..."},{"title":"Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM D2564","type":"Rule","abstract":"This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard ASTM D2564, Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems. 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.","document_number":"2026-08071","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08071/pipeline-safety-standards-update-astm-d2564","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-24/pdf/2026-08071.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08071.pdf?1776948323","publication_date":"2026-04-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard ASTM D2564, Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems. This updated standard will maintain..."},{"title":"Pipeline Safety: Electronic Retention of Part 194 Response Plans","type":"Rule","abstract":"This DFR will amend facility response plan regulations to allow operators of oil pipelines to keep electronic copies of onshore oil spill response plans or the \"relevant portions\" of those plans in lieu of paper copies.","document_number":"2026-08070","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08070/pipeline-safety-electronic-retention-of-part-194-response-plans","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-24/pdf/2026-08070.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08070.pdf?1776948323","publication_date":"2026-04-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"This DFR will amend facility response plan regulations to allow operators of oil pipelines to keep electronic copies of onshore oil spill response plans or the \"relevant portions\" of those plans in lieu of paper copies."},{"title":"Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A372/A372M","type":"Rule","abstract":"This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard ASTM A372/A372M, Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Thin- Walled Pressure Vessels. 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.","document_number":"2026-08069","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08069/pipeline-safety-standards-update-astm-a372a372m","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-24/pdf/2026-08069.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08069.pdf?1776948323","publication_date":"2026-04-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard ASTM A372/A372M, Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Thin- Walled Pressure Vessels. This updated standard will maintain..."},{"title":"Pipeline Safety: Remote Monitoring of Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Rectifiers","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This NPRM proposes to clarify that required electrical checks of rectifiers and other cathodic protection equipment may be performed remotely on hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines. This proposal is consistent with standards previously adopted for gas transmission pipelines.","document_number":"2026-08068","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08068/pipeline-safety-remote-monitoring-of-hazardous-liquid-pipeline-rectifiers","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-24/pdf/2026-08068.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08068.pdf?1776948322","publication_date":"2026-04-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"This NPRM proposes to clarify that required electrical checks of rectifiers and other cathodic protection equipment may be performed remotely on hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines. 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facsimile numbers listed within the Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations by removing obsolete information.","document_number":"2026-08066","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08066/pipeline-safety-editorial-corrections-to-telephone-and-facsimile-numbers","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-24/pdf/2026-08066.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08066.pdf?1776948322","publication_date":"2026-04-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 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Shelf.","document_number":"2026-08065","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08065/pipeline-safety-outer-continental-shelf-pipelines","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-24/pdf/2026-08065.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08065.pdf?1776948322","publication_date":"2026-04-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 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