Federal Register #PHMSA-2026-1522

PHMSA Regulatory Update: Incorporation of 2024 NFPA 58 and ASTM D2564 Standards

PHMSA, part of the Department of Transportation, is updating federal pipeline safety regulations to incorporate the latest industry standards. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) - OEMs and Standards Bodies: - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - ASTM International - Products/Standards Referenced: - NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2024 edition - Industry standard for safe design, construction, installation, and operation of LP-Gas piping, equipment, venting, and highway transportation of liquefied petroleum gas - ASTM D2564, Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for PVC Plastic Piping Systems, 2024 edition - Specifies requirements for solvent cements used to join PVC piping systems - Notable Requirements: - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are being procured; this is a regulatory update - The rule aligns federal pipeline safety regulations with the most current industry standards - Intended to improve public safety, reduce regulatory confusion, and lessen compliance burdens for pipeline operators - No significant new costs or unique requirements imposed on Tribal, state, or local governments - Place of Performance/Regulatory Impact: - National scope, with regulatory authority and administration based at PHMSA headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

Description

This Direct Final Rule (DFR) amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. 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 updates the industry standard referenced in pipeline safety regulations, aligning with current safety practices and standards. The DFR is effective January 1, 2027, unless adverse comments are received by June 23, 2026.

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