# Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments
> **Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2024-04-29 · Effective 2024-06-28 · 89 FR 33264
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-08624
- **Category:** pipeline-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 89 FR 33264
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 192
- **Publication date:** 2024-04-29
- **Effective date:** 2024-06-28
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. PHMSA-2016-0002
## Abstract

PHMSA is amending the Federal pipeline safety regulations (PSRs) to incorporate by reference all or parts of more than 20 new or updated voluntary, consensus industry technical standards. This action allows pipeline operators to use current technologies, improved materials, and updated industry and management practices. Additionally, PHMSA is clarifying certain regulatory provisions and making several editorial corrections.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/29/2024-08624/pipeline-safety-periodic-updates-of-regulatory-references-to-technical-standards-and-miscellaneous)
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