PHMSA Floats Looser Rules for Pipeline Fixes
Published Date: 5/21/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
PHMSA wants to hear from pipeline owners and experts about making pipeline repairs smarter and less costly, especially for gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. They’re thinking about letting companies use risk-based checks instead of fixed schedules to keep pipelines safe. This could save money and time while still protecting people and the environment.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Risk-based repair schedules proposed
PHMSA is asking for feedback on letting pipeline companies use risk-based checks instead of fixed repair schedules for gas, hazardous liquid, or carbon dioxide pipelines. The agency says this change could improve the cost‑effectiveness of repair requirements and save pipeline owners time and money while still protecting people and the environment.
Risk-based inspections for breakout tanks
PHMSA seeks feedback on authorizing a risk-based approach to set the inspection interval for in‑service breakout tanks. This would let operators tailor inspection timing based on risk rather than a one-size-fits-all schedule.
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