Hazardous Materials: Incorporation by Reference Edition Update for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries: Pressure Piping Code
pipeline-safety · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2016-04-29 · Effective 2016-06-28 · 81 FR 25613
Document
Document number
2016-10027
Federal Register citation
81 FR 25613
CFR reference
49 CFR 171
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule.
Category
pipeline-safety
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2016-04-29
Effective date
2016-06-28
DOT docket
Docket No. PHMSA-2015-0271 (HM-261)
Abstract
This direct final rule incorporates by reference the most recent editions of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The purpose of this update is to enable non-specification (nurse tank) manufacturers and other DOT and UN specification packaging manufacturers to utilize current technology, materials, and practices to help maintain a high level of safety. PHMSA is replacing the ASME referenced standard (1998 Edition) with the new, current ASME standard (2015 Edition) for boiler and pressure vessels. PHMSA is also replacing the ASME 1998 Edition referenced standard of ASME's Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries: Pressure Piping to the current 2012 Edition.