Transportation Department Docket PHMSA-2011-0023 Proposed Rule

2016-11240: Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines

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Summary

On April 8, 2016, (81 FR 20722) PHMSA published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled: "Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines" seeking comments on changes to the pipeline safety regulations for gas transmission and gathering pipelines. PHMSA has received several requests to extend the comment period. PHMSA is granting these requests and extending the comment period from June 7, 2016, to July 7, 2016.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

What this changes

Amends 2 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.

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