# Pipeline Safety: Electronic Retention of Part 194 Response Plans
> **Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** · Direct final rule (DFR); request for comments. · Published 2026-04-24 · Effective 2026-08-03 · 91 FR 22036
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-08070
- **Category:** pipeline-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 22036
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 194
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08070/pipeline-safety-electronic-retention-of-part-194-response-plans)
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