# 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 and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** · Direct final rule. · Published 2016-04-29 · Effective 2016-06-28 · 81 FR 25613
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-10027
- **Category:** pipeline-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 25613
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 171
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/29/2016-10027/hazardous-materials-incorporation-by-reference-edition-update-for-the-american-society-of-mechanical)
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