# Pipeline Safety: Mechanical Fitting Failure Reporting Requirements
> **Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2011-02-01 · Effective 2011-04-04 · 76 FR 5494
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-2081
- **Category:** pipeline-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 5494
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 191
- **Publication date:** 2011-02-01
- **Effective date:** 2011-04-04
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. PHMSA-RSPA-2004-19854, Amdt. Nos. 191-22
## Abstract

This final rule is an amendment to PHMSA's regulations involving DIMP. This final rule revises the pipeline safety regulations to clarify the types of pipeline fittings involved in the compression coupling failure information collection; changes the term "compression coupling" to "mechanical fitting," aligns a threat category with the annual report; and clarifies the Excess Flow Valve (EFV) metric to be reported by operators of gas systems. This rule also announces the OMB approval of the revised Distribution Annual Report and a new Mechanical Fitting Failure Report. Finally, this rulemaking clarifies the key dates for the collection and submission of the new Mechanical Fitting Failure Report.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/02/01/2011-2081/pipeline-safety-mechanical-fitting-failure-reporting-requirements)
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