Federal Register #2026-15570

Regulatory Update: Incorporation of ASTM F1973 for Pipeline Safety Standards

This notice from the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) confirms a regulatory update to pipeline safety standards. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) - Regulatory Update: - Amends 49 CFR part 192 to incorporate the 2025 edition of ASTM F1973 - ASTM F1973 covers requirements for factory assembled anodeless risers and transition fittings in polyethylene (PE), polyamide 11 (PA11), and polyamide 12 (PA12) fuel gas distribution systems - No procurement action: - No products, services, or vendors are being solicited or awarded - No OEMs or part numbers are specified - No quantities or unique procurement requirements are included - Purpose: - This is a regulatory standards update, not a solicitation or contract award

Description

This rule confirms the effective date for a Direct Final Rule (DFR) published by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under the Department of Transportation. The DFR amends regulations at 49 CFR part 192 to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM F1973, which specifies standards for factory assembled anodeless risers and transition fittings in polyethylene and polyamide fuel gas distribution systems. The effective date of the rule is January 1, 2027. No adverse comments were received, so the rule will become effective as scheduled.

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