Pipeline Safety Rules Updated with New ASTM Standard
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Rule
Summary
PHMSA is updating pipeline safety rules to include the latest ASTM F2767 standard for special gas pipe fittings. This change helps keep gas systems safe, makes rules clearer, and cuts down on paperwork for companies. The update affects anyone working with these gas pipes and fittings and takes effect soon, with no extra costs expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Maintains or improves gas pipeline safety
You may benefit because PHMSA is adopting the updated ASTM F2767 standard for polyamide-12 electrofusion fittings used in gas distribution. PHMSA says this will maintain or improve public safety for gas systems and help prevent regulatory confusion.
Eases compliance for gas-fitting firms
If you run or work for a company that makes or installs polyamide-12 electrofusion gas fittings, this rule officially adopts the updated ASTM F2767 industry standard. That adoption is intended to reduce paperwork and other compliance burdens for stakeholders and is expected to impose no additional costs. The change takes effect soon.
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