Pipeline Safety: Administrative Procedures; Updates and Technical Corrections
pipeline-safety · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2013-09-25 · Effective 2013-10-25 · 78 FR 58897
Document
Document number
2013-23047
Federal Register citation
78 FR 58897
CFR reference
49 CFR 190
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
pipeline-safety
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2013-09-25
Effective date
2013-10-25
DOT docket
Docket No. PHMSA-2012-0102
Abstract
PHMSA is amending the pipeline safety regulations to update the administrative civil penalty maximums for violation of the safety standards to reflect current law, to update the informal hearing and adjudication process for pipeline enforcement matters to reflect current law, and to make other technical corrections and updates to certain administrative procedures. The amendments do not impose any new operating, maintenance, or other substantive requirements on pipeline owners or operators.