Gas Pipelines Get a Rust Break: Inspections Stretch to 5 Years
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
PHMSA wants to change the rules for checking gas pipelines for rust. Instead of inspecting every 3 years after fixing or replacing parts, companies can wait 5 years. This means gas companies save money and still keep pipelines safe.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Pipeline Reassessment Interval Extended
PHMSA proposes changing corrosion reassessments after replacing pipeline segments or service-line components from every 3 years to every 5 years. The agency says this change would provide cost savings to gas distribution operators.
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