Opportunity
Federal Register #PHMSA-2025-0108
PHMSA Proposed Rule: Extension of Annual Report Deadlines for Gas Pipeline Operators
Buyer
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
June 23, 2026
Identifier
PHMSA-2025-0108
This opportunity concerns a proposed regulatory change by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under the Department of Transportation: - PHMSA is proposing to extend the annual report deadline for operators of: - Gas distribution pipelines - Gas transmission pipelines - Regulated gas gathering pipelines - Type R gas gathering lines - Underground natural gas storage facilities - Liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities - The new annual report deadline would be June 15, aligning with hazardous liquid pipeline requirements - The proposal also extends the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) information submission deadline for gas transmission and LNG facility operators - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a regulatory action affecting pipeline operators broadly - The rule aims to reduce administrative costs and burdens for operators without impacting safety - Relevant regulatory forms include PHMSA F 7100.1-1 and F 7100.2-1 - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory update - The primary government office involved is PHMSA, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC
Description
This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposes to extend the annual report deadline for operators of various gas pipeline and storage facilities, including gas distribution pipelines, gas transmission pipelines, regulated gas gathering pipelines, Type R gas gathering lines, underground natural gas storage facilities, and liquefied natural gas facilities. It also proposes to extend the National Pipeline Mapping System information submission deadline for operators of gas transmission and liquefied natural gas facilities. The new annual report deadline would be June 15, aligning with existing requirements for hazardous liquid pipelines. The NPRM aims to reduce costs and administrative burdens on operators without adversely affecting safety.