# Pipeline Safety: Update of Regulatory References to Technical Standards
> **Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2007-02-01 · Effective 2007-03-05 · 72 FR 4655
## Document
- **Document number:** E7-1652
- **Category:** pipeline-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 4655
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 192
- **Publication date:** 2007-02-01
- **Effective date:** 2007-03-05
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. PHMSA-05-21253
## Abstract

PHMSA is amending a final rule published in the Federal Register on June 9, 2006, which updated the pipeline safety regulations to incorporate by reference all or parts of new editions of voluntary consensus technical standards to enable pipeline operators to utilize current technology, materials, and practices.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/02/01/E7-1652/pipeline-safety-update-of-regulatory-references-to-technical-standards)
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