Federal Register #PHMSA-2026-2477

PHMSA Requests Public Comment on Crimson Pipeline LP Regulatory Petition

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), under the Department of Transportation, is inviting public comment on a regulatory clarification petition from Crimson Pipeline LP regarding pipeline integrity assessments. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) - Petitioning Entity: - Crimson Pipeline LP - Subject: - Regulatory interpretation for baseline integrity assessments of certain intrastate pipelines regulated by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal - Key Issues: - Whether pressure tests are acceptable for baseline assessments performed before July 1, 2020 - Whether operators have until July 2, 2040, to modify pipelines to accommodate in-line inspection devices - Dispute over the enforcement of in-line inspection device requirements for pipelines constructed after May 12, 1994 - No procurement of products or services is requested - No OEMs, vendors, or purchase quantities are mentioned - PHMSA is seeking public input to inform its regulatory decision

Description

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking comments on a Petition for Declaratory Order filed by Crimson Pipeline LP. The petition requests PHMSA to issue an order regarding the requirements for baseline integrity assessments of certain pipelines. Crimson contends that the California Office of the State Fire Marshal is enforcing an incorrect interpretation of federal regulations by requiring baseline assessments by in-line inspection devices for pipelines constructed after May 12, 1994, before July 1, 2020. The petition seeks clarification on the applicability and retroactivity of these requirements. Comments are due by August 13, 2026.

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