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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule amending the Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations to reduce regulatory burdens on gas pipelines while maintaining safety. It includes revisions to inspection requirements, such as extending intervals for atmospheric corrosion checks on certain pipes and allowing remote monitoring of rectifier stations. The rule also updates the reporting criteria for incidents by adjusting monetary thresholds for inflation and revises welding and testing requirements for pipe components. These changes aim to streamline regulatory processes and reduce costs without compromising safety standards.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is issuing an advisory bulletin to encourage pipeline owners and operators to use a Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) based on the American Petroleum Institute's guidelines. This approach aims to enhance safety by identifying and reducing risks throughout the pipeline's life. It follows the recommendation from the National Transportation Safety Board after several pipeline incidents suggested that implementing such a system could prevent future accidents. The bulletin promotes voluntary adoption and emphasizes building a strong safety culture to prevent harm to people and the environment.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has published a notice to gather public comments on a special permit request from Tejas Pipeline, LLC, a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc. This request seeks an exemption from certain federal pipeline safety regulations for a segment of pipeline located in Texas, allowing it to operate at its original specifications despite a change in the surrounding area. Comments can be submitted by March 29, 2021, and should include any concerns about safety or environmental impacts. PHMSA will review all submitted comments before deciding whether to approve or deny the special permit.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has published a notice to request public comments on a special permit application from Tennessee Gas Pipeline, L.L.C. (TGP). This permit seeks an exemption from certain federal pipeline safety regulations, particularly concerning changes in pipeline class locations and maximum allowable operating pressure. The exemption covers sections of the pipeline in Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee, which need relief instead of replacing the pipeline or reducing its pressure. Interested parties have until February 18, 2021, to submit their comments regarding the safety and environmental implications of granting this permit.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation is holding a virtual public meeting on January 16, 2025. This meeting involves two advisory committees, the Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committee (LPAC) and the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC), to discuss proposed rules on updating pipeline safety standards and cost recovery for LNG facility reviews. The public is encouraged to attend and submit comments by February 20, 2025. Information about joining the meeting will be made available online, and accommodations can be arranged for attendees with disabilities.

On February 27, 2025, Northwest Pipeline LLC filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to acquire, own, and operate a pipeline, as well as to make improvements by adding a compressor station. Portland General Electric Company and others also applied to abandon the pipeline upon its sale. The public is encouraged to participate by commenting, protesting, or filing to intervene in the review process, with the deadline for interventions set for April 3, 2025. The proposed project aims to enhance pipeline capacity and is projected to cost over $60 million.

PHMSA, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is asking for public comments on a special permit requested by the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC. This request seeks an exemption from certain federal pipeline safety rules for their pipelines in Texas. If approved, NGPL would be allowed to operate these pipelines at a higher pressure than currently permitted, which would assist in delivering more natural gas to a terminal in Corpus Christi, Texas. Public comments will be reviewed before PHMSA decides whether to approve or reject the special permit.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a notice to gather public input on the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, L.L.C.'s request for a special permit. This permit would allow the company to avoid certain Federal pipeline safety regulations for a section of their pipeline in Angelina County, Texas. The pipeline's classification has changed, and granting this permit would prevent the need for replacing the pipe or reducing pressure. PHMSA invites comments on the potential safety and environmental impacts of this request.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is requesting public input on a special permit application from the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC (NGPL), a part of Kinder Morgan, Inc. This application seeks exceptions from some federal safety standards for pipeline operation in Arkansas. The special permit would allow NGPL to use existing pipes designed for a Class 1 area in a Class 3 area without replacing them. Public comments are welcome until February 26, 2021, and PHMSA will consider all relevant feedback before making a decision.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is inviting the public to comment on its information collection activities in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The request includes reviewing eight collections related to pipeline safety, which concern topics like pipeline operator identification, training qualifications, integrity management, public awareness programs, and response plans for oil spills. PHMSA is seeking comments on the necessity of these collections, the accuracy of the burden estimates, and ways to reduce the burden of collection. Comments should be submitted by January 27, 2025.