Pipeline Rules Get Tech Tune-Up: Standards Freshened Up
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Rule
Summary
PHMSA is making some quick fixes to pipeline safety rules from April 2024, updating important technical standards that were held back due to legal issues. These changes affect pipeline operators by ensuring they follow the latest safety guidelines without delay. The updates are effective immediately and won’t cost extra but will help keep pipelines safer and smoother to manage.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Updated ASME Safety Standard Now Required
If you operate pipelines, the rule incorporates the updated edition of industry standard ASME B31.8S into the regulations that were held back from the April 29, 2024 final rule. PHMSA issued these technical amendments (and responded to a May 29, 2024 petition for reconsideration), the updates are effective immediately, and the agency states they will not add extra cost while helping keep pipelines safer.
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