Opportunity
Federal Register #PHMSA-2026-2443
PHMSA Advisory Bulletin on Enhancing Distribution Integrity Management Programs for Pipeline Safety
Buyer
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
Posted
July 13, 2026
Identifier
PHMSA-2026-2443
This advisory bulletin from the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) provides updated guidance to gas distribution system owners and operators regarding pipeline safety and integrity management. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement or solicitation for products or services. - No products or services are being requested; the bulletin is strictly informational. - Key Guidance and Requirements: - Emphasizes compliance with Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) requirements under 49 CFR part 192, subpart P - Urges improved risk evaluations, especially for high-risk infrastructure and interactive threats - Encourages adoption of advanced risk models, including probabilistic risk models - Highlights the importance of effective leak management - References recent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) safety recommendations - Notes updates to industry standards such as ANSI/GPTC Z380.1 - The notice is intended to enhance pipeline safety practices and integrity management, not to procure goods or services.
Description
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issues an advisory bulletin reminding owners and operators of gas distribution systems about the distribution integrity management program (DIMP) requirements under 49 CFR part 192, subpart P. The guidance aims to improve the implementation of DIMP risk evaluations by addressing high-risk infrastructure, interactive threats, and leak management effectiveness. It encourages pipeline operators to adopt the most appropriate risk models, including probabilistic risk models, within their integrity management programs. The bulletin also references recent safety recommendations and updates to industry standards to enhance pipeline safety.