Pipeline Safety: Clarification of Terms Relating to Pipeline Operational Status
pipeline-safety · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2016-08-16 · 81 FR 54512
Document
Document number
2016-19494
Federal Register citation
81 FR 54512
CFR reference
49 CFR 192
Type
Rule
Action
Issuance of Advisory Bulletin.
Category
pipeline-safety
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2016-08-16
DOT docket
Docket No. PHMSA-2016-0075
Abstract
PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to all owners and operators (operators) of hazardous liquid, carbon dioxide, and gas pipelines, as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 192 and 195, to clarify the regulatory requirements that may vary depending on the operational status of a pipeline. Further, this advisory bulletin identifies regulatory requirements operators must follow for the abandonment of pipelines. Pipeline owners and operators should verify their operations and procedures align with the regulatory intent of defined terms as described under this bulletin. Congress recognized the need for this clarification in its Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2016.