Federal Register #PHMSA20261521

PHMSA Regulatory Update: Incorporation of 2024 NFPA 59 Standard for Pipeline Safety

This regulatory update from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) revises federal pipeline safety standards: - Government Buyer: - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as the publisher of the referenced standard - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The rule incorporates the 2024 edition of NFPA 59, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code, into federal regulations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandates compliance with the updated NFPA 59 standard for design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of liquefied petroleum gas plants - Aims to enhance public safety, reduce regulatory confusion, and lower compliance burdens - Applies nationwide to all relevant operators, not tied to a specific facility or contract - Additional Details: - No contract value, period of performance, or line items, as this is a regulatory action - PHMSA headquarters in Washington, DC is the main point of contact

Description

This Direct Final Rule (DFR) amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard NFPA 59, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code. The update aims to enhance public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens, and fulfill a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995. The updated standard covers design, construction, location, installation, operation, and maintenance of liquefied petroleum utility gas plants. The rule is effective January 1, 2027, with comments due by June 23, 2026.

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