Federal Register #PHMSA-2026-1520

PHMSA Issues Clarifying Guidance for Pipeline Integrity Management—No Procurement Involved

This opportunity concerns a regulatory update from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regarding hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipeline integrity management: - Issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation - Provides non-binding, clarifying guidance for pipeline operators on: - Identifying high consequence areas - Assessing risk factors and scheduling integrity assessments - Performance measures, recordkeeping, and remediation practices - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are solicited; the Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) is referenced only for its standard (MSS SP75-2025), not as a supplier - Guidance is national in scope, affecting pipeline operators across the United States - The rule aims to reduce regulatory uncertainty and improve pipeline safety without imposing new mandatory requirements

Description

This Direct Final Rule (DFR) issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) clarifies guidance for implementing an integrity management program on hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines. The rule provides non-binding guidance to operators on identifying high consequence areas, risk factors, and integrity assessment schedules. It aims to reduce regulatory uncertainty and improve pipeline safety without imposing new mandatory requirements. The rule is effective August 3, 2026, unless adverse comments are received by June 23, 2026.

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