# Pipeline Safety: Integration of Innovative Remote Sensing Technologies for Right-of-Way Patrols on Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
> **Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** · Direct final rule (DFR); request for comments. · Published 2025-07-01 · Effective 2025-10-09 · 90 FR 28105
## Document
- **Document number:** 2025-12114
- **Category:** pipeline-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 90 FR 28105
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 192
- **Publication date:** 2025-07-01
- **Effective date:** 2025-10-09
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0118
## Abstract

This DFR clarifies that PHMSA's right-of-way patrol requirements are technology neutral, and that remote sensing technologies, such as unmanned aerial systems and satellites, can be used for compliance purposes.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/01/2025-12114/pipeline-safety-integration-of-innovative-remote-sensing-technologies-for-right-of-way-patrols-on)
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