Federal Register #PHMSA20261550

Proposed Rule Allowing Remote Monitoring of Pipeline Rectifiers and Cathodic Protection Equipment

This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) addresses remote monitoring of hazardous liquid pipeline rectifiers: - Government Buyer: - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Rule: - Proposes allowing required electrical checks of rectifiers and cathodic protection equipment on hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines to be performed remotely - Aligns requirements with those for gas transmission pipelines - Products/Services: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or quantities are identified, as this is a regulatory proposal - Notable Requirements: - Annual physical inspection of devices is still required - Remote monitoring permitted for periodic electrical checks - Aims to reduce regulatory burden and harmonize standards across pipeline types - No procurement or acquisition of goods/services is solicited in this notice

Description

This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposes to clarify that required electrical checks of rectifiers and other cathodic protection equipment on hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines may be performed remotely. The proposal aligns with standards previously adopted for gas transmission pipelines. It requires that devices be physically inspected at least once each year and aims to reduce regulatory burdens by allowing remote monitoring. Comments on the proposal must be received by June 23, 2026.

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