Federal Register #2137-AE72

PHMSA Correction to Gas Pipeline MAOP Reconfirmation Regulations

This notice from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) clarifies regulatory requirements for gas transmission pipeline operators: - Government Buyer: - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), U.S. Department of Transportation - No OEMs or vendors are named; no products or services are being procured - Scope and Requirements: - Corrects a typographical numbering error in 49 CFR 192.624(c)(6) related to reconfirming maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) for gas transmission pipelines - Removes a duplicate paragraph to eliminate regulatory uncertainty - No new compliance obligations, products, or services are introduced - Editorial correction only; does not impact cybersecurity, economic, or environmental factors - Affected Parties: - Applies to operators of onshore steel gas transmission pipelines regulated by PHMSA - Geographic Scope: - Nationwide impact for regulated pipeline operators

Description

This final rule issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) corrects the requirements for reconfirming the maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) of gas transmission pipelines. The correction addresses a typographical numbering error in the regulatory text 49 CFR 192.624(c)(6), specifically replacing a duplicate paragraph to remove regulatory uncertainty. The rule is effective August 3, 2026, and does not impose new requirements but clarifies existing regulations to improve compliance.

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