Pipeline Safety: Integrity Management Program Modifications and Clarifications
pipeline-safety · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2007-07-17 · Effective 2007-08-16 · 72 FR 39012
Document
Document number
E7-13772
Federal Register citation
72 FR 39012
CFR reference
49 CFR 192
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
pipeline-safety
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2007-07-17
Effective date
2007-08-16
DOT docket
Docket No. PHMSA-04-18938
Abstract
This action modifies the integrity management regulations for hazardous liquid and natural gas transmission pipelines. The modifications include adding an eight-month window to the period for reassessing hazardous liquid pipelines; modifying notification requirements for operators of hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines; repealing a requirement for gas operators to notify local authorities; and allowing alternatives in calculating pressure reduction when making an immediate repair on a hazardous liquid pipeline. This action is intended to improve pipeline safety by clarifying the integrity management regulations and providing operators with increased flexibility in implementing their integrity management (IM) programs.