New Standards for Testing Plastic Pipelines Roll Out
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Rule
Summary
This update changes pipeline safety rules by adding a new industry guide for plastic pipes, making sure they’re strong and safe. It helps companies follow clearer rules, keeps the public safer, and avoids confusion. Pipeline operators should get ready to follow these updated standards soon, with no big extra costs expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Pipeline public safety maintained
The rule incorporates the updated industry standard PPI TR-3 for thermoplastic piping materials. The update is intended to maintain or improve public safety and prevent confusion about pipeline safety rules.
Operators must adopt PPI TR-3 soon
Pipeline operators and companies are expected to get ready to follow the updated PPI TR-3 standard for thermoplastic piping soon. The rule requires operators to follow these updated standards incorporated into PHMSA's regulations.
Clearer rules cut compliance burden
The rule incorporates PPI TR-3 into PHMSA regulations to reduce regulatory confusion and reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders. The update is also intended to satisfy the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
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