Federal Register #2026-08062

Clarification of Accident Reporting for Hazardous Liquid and Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Facilities

This final rule from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) clarifies accident reporting requirements for hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipeline facilities. - Government Buyer: - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation - Scope and Requirements: - Editorial corrections and non-substantive changes to accident reporting regulations - Removes references to electronic incident notifications to the National Response Center (NRC) - Requires operators to report accidents by telephone - No new requirements or costs imposed on pipeline operators - Products and Vendors: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved - Notable Details: - Rule is intended to improve clarity and compliance with existing regulations - Applies nationally, not limited to a specific location - Place of Performance: - PHMSA office located at 500 12th St SW, Washington, DC 20590

Description

This final rule makes editorial corrections and non-substantive changes to the accident reporting requirements for hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipeline facilities. It removes references to electronic incident notifications to the National Response Center, which no longer accepts electronic submissions, requiring operators to report accidents by telephone. The rule aims to improve clarity and compliance without imposing new requirements or costs on pipeline operators. The rule is effective August 3, 2026.

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