Pipeline Safety: Electronic Retention of Part 194 Response Plans
pipeline-safety · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2026-04-24 · Effective 2026-08-03 · 91 FR 22036
Document
Document number
2026-08070
Federal Register citation
91 FR 22036
CFR reference
49 CFR 194
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule (DFR); request for comments.
Category
pipeline-safety
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2026-04-24
Effective date
2026-08-03
DOT docket
Docket No. PHMSA-2026-1519
Abstract
This DFR will amend facility response plan regulations to allow operators of oil pipelines to keep electronic copies of onshore oil spill response plans or the "relevant portions" of those plans in lieu of paper copies.