Pipeline Valves Valve Into New API Spec 6D Era
Published Date: 10/2/2025
Rule
Summary
Starting July 1, 2025, pipeline companies must follow the updated API Spec 6D rules for valves, making pipelines safer and more reliable. This change affects anyone who builds or maintains pipelines and helps keep the oil and gas flowing smoothly. Get ready to update your equipment and practices by the deadline to avoid any hiccups or extra costs!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Pipelines must meet updated valve standard
Starting July 1, 2025, pipeline companies, and anyone who builds or maintains pipelines, must follow the updated American Petroleum Institute Specification 6D for valves. The rule amends 49 CFR parts 192 and 195 to incorporate API Spec 6D by reference, so operators should update equipment and practices by that date to avoid hiccups or extra costs.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Take It Personal
Get Your Personalized Policy View
Start a Free Government Policy Watch to see how policy affects your household, then upgrade to PRIA Full Coverage for year-round monitoring.
Already have an account? Sign in