# Federal Register #PHMSA-2019-0091

Proposed Updates to LNG Facility Safety Regulations

**Buyer:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), U.S. Department of Transportation
**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** January 05, 2027
**Identifier:** PHMSA-2019-0091

PHMSA is proposing changes to federal safety rules for liquefied natural gas facilities.
- **Government buyer:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), U.S. Department of Transportation.
- **Regulatory scope:** Proposed updates to LNG facility safety regulations under 49 CFR Parts 191 and 193.
- **Key changes:** Incorporate recent industry safety standards, account for technological and operational advances, revise reporting requirements, and address risk-based regulation for certain LNG facilities.
- **Procurement status:** This is a regulatory rulemaking, not a solicitation. No products, services, quantities, OEMs, or vendors are requested.

### Description

PHMSA proposes updating regulations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities to incorporate the most recent industry safety standards and reflect technological and industry improvements. The proposal also responds to congressional mandates to integrate risk-based regulatory approaches for certain LNG facilities. Proposed changes address safety reporting requirements and updates to regulations in 49 CFR parts 191 and 193. Comments are due January 4, 2027.

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