# Pipeline Safety: Operator Qualifications; Statutory Changes
> **Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** · Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date. · Published 2005-06-15 · Effective 2005-07-15 · 70 FR 34693
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-11864
- **Category:** pipeline-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 34693
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 192
- **Publication date:** 2005-06-15
- **Effective date:** 2005-07-15
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. RSPA-03-15734
## Abstract

This document confirms the effective date of the direct final rule published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2005. The direct final rule amended regulations that require operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipelines to conduct programs to evaluate the qualifications of individuals who perform certain safety-related tasks on pipelines.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/06/15/05-11864/pipeline-safety-operator-qualifications-statutory-changes)
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