Federal Register #2026-15576

PHMSA Pipeline Safety Standards Update Incorporating ASTM F2620

This regulatory update from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), under the Department of Transportation, amends pipeline safety standards: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) - Standards Organizations Referenced: - ASTM International (ASTM F2620, ASTM D2564) - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 59) - Key Regulatory Changes: - Incorporates by reference the updated ASTM F2620 standard for heat fusion joining of polyethylene pipe and fittings - References updated ASTM D2564 (solvent cements for PVC piping) and NFPA 59 (Utility LP-Gas Plant Code) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory standards update - Unique Requirements: - Mandates compliance with the latest editions of referenced standards for pipeline safety activities - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified - Notable: - The update is regulatory in nature and does not constitute a procurement opportunity

Description

PHMSA is confirming the effective date for a Direct Final Rule (DFR) published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2026. The rule amends PHMSA's regulations at 49 CFR part 192 to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM F2620, Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings. The effective date of the rule is January 1, 2027. This rule is part of the Pipeline Safety: Standards Update - ASTM F2620.

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