Federal Register #PHMSA-2026-1534

PHMSA Regulatory Update: Incorporation of NACE SP0206-2016 into Pipeline Safety Standards

This notice from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the Department of Transportation, confirms a regulatory update to federal pipeline safety standards. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) - OEMs/Standards Bodies Mentioned: - NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers), now part of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory update - Key Details: - The update incorporates the 2016 edition of NACE SP0206, Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology for Pipelines Carrying Normally Dry Natural Gas, into federal regulations (49 CFR part 192) - The 2016 edition replaces the previous 2006 edition - No adverse comments were received, so the rule will take effect as scheduled - No procurement or contracting activity is involved

Description

PHMSA is confirming the effective date for the Direct Final Rule titled "Pipeline Safety: Standards Update--NACE SP0206," which incorporates by reference into 49 CFR part 192 the updated edition of industry standard NACE SP0206, Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology for Pipelines Carrying Normally Dry Natural Gas. The rule confirms the effective date as January 1, 2027. The update replaces previous references to the 2006 edition of NACE SP0206 with the 2016 edition. No adverse comments were received that warranted withdrawal of the rule, so it will become effective as scheduled.

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