Federal Register #2026-15568

PHMSA Confirms Effective Date for ASTM D2564 Pipeline Safety Standard Update

This notice from the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) confirms the effective date for a regulatory update: - PHMSA is amending pipeline safety regulations at 49 CFR part 192 - The amendment incorporates by reference the updated ASTM D2564 standard - ASTM D2564: Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems - No adverse comments were received during the rulemaking process - No products, services, or procurement activities are requested or announced - The only referenced OEM or industry standard is ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) - The rule will become effective as scheduled, updating compliance requirements for relevant pipeline materials - This is a regulatory notice, not a solicitation or award

Description

This notice confirms the effective date of a Direct Final Rule (DFR) published by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under the Department of Transportation. The DFR amends PHMSA's regulations at 49 CFR part 192 to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM D2564, which is the Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems. The effective date of this rule is January 1, 2027. No adverse comments were received that warranted withdrawal of the DFR, so it will become effective as scheduled.

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