Federal Register #2026-15571

PHMSA Confirms Update to Pipeline Safety Standards Referencing NFPA 58 and ASTM A372/A372M

This notice announces a regulatory update by the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA): - Confirms the effective date for a Direct Final Rule amending pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR part 192) - Incorporates by reference the updated NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, replacing the previous edition - Confirms incorporation of ASTM A372/A372M, Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels - No adverse comments were received, so the rule will take effect as planned - Key standards organizations (OEMs) referenced: - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for NFPA 58 - ASTM International for ASTM A372/A372M - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory standards update, not a purchasing action

Description

This rule confirms the effective date for a Direct Final Rule published on April 24, 2026, which amends the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's regulations at 49 CFR part 192. The amendment incorporates by reference the updated industry standard NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. The rule is effective January 1, 2027, and no adverse comments were received to warrant withdrawal. Comments can be submitted via Regulations.gov.

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