Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Operator Public Awareness Program
pipeline-safety · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2005-05-19 · Effective 2005-06-20 · 70 FR 28833
Document
Document number
05-9464
Federal Register citation
70 FR 28833
CFR reference
49 CFR 192
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
pipeline-safety
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2005-05-19
Effective date
2005-06-20
DOT docket
Docket No. RSPA-03-15852
Abstract
This Final Rule amends the requirements for pipeline operators to develop and implement public awareness (also known as public education) programs. The changes are part of PHMSA's \1\ Office of Pipeline Safety's (OPS) broad pipeline communications initiative to promote pipeline safety. Promoting pipeline safety requires enhanced communications (by pipeline operators) with the public to increase public awareness of pipeline operations and safety issues. The amendments for developing and implementing public awareness programs address the requirements of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act (PSIA) of 2002 \2\ and incorporate by reference the guidelines provided in the American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice (RP) 1162, "Public Awareness Programs for Pipeline Operators." \3\ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------