Federal Register #PHMSA-2026-1524

PHMSA Regulatory Update: Incorporation of ASTM A372/A372M Standard for Pipeline Safety

This regulatory update from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), under the Department of Transportation, revises federal pipeline safety standards: - Government Buyer: - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Standards Bodies: - ASTM International (publisher of ASTM A372/A372M) - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are being procured - The action incorporates the latest edition of ASTM A372/A372M, Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels, into 49 CFR Part 192 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All pipeline operators subject to 49 CFR Part 192 must comply with the updated referenced standard - The update is intended to improve public safety, reduce regulatory confusion, and lower compliance burdens - No procurement or acquisition of goods/services is involved; this is a regulatory standards update only

Description

This Direct Final Rule (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. The updated standard aims to 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. The rule is effective January 1, 2027, unless adverse comments are received by June 23, 2026. If adverse comments are received, a notice will be published withdrawing the rule and proposing a new rulemaking process. Stakeholders are authorized to comply after June 23, 2026.

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