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Search Results: keywords:"Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6963
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is requesting public comments on a special permit application from the El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. (EPNG). This permit seeks an exemption from certain federal pipeline safety rules, specifically related to changes in class location and maximum allowable operating pressure for a segment of their pipeline in Ward County, Texas. PHMSA will review all submitted comments before deciding whether to approve or deny the permit request. Comments must be submitted by February 24, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people to share their thoughts on whether a gas company should be allowed to skip some safety rules for their pipeline in Texas. They want to hear from everyone before they decide if this is a good or bad idea.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8777
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    ANR Pipeline Company has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking approval to increase the pressure limit of its gas pipeline in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. This involves raising the Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) from 858 psig to 1,050 psig. Public participation is encouraged through filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments on the proposal by April 5, 2021. More details can be accessed on FERC's website or by contacting them directly for assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    ANR Pipeline Company wants to make a gas pipeline stronger in Louisiana by letting it hold more pressure. People can tell the company what they think about this change by sending messages before April 5, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2029
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) wants to hear what people think about a gas company asking for a special rule that would let them skip some safety checks for a pipeline in Texas. They want to know if skipping these rules might make things unsafe or hurt the environment.