2025-19342Rule

Big Tanks Get Boring Safety Tune-Up via API 620

Published Date: 10/2/2025

Rule

Summary

Starting July 1, 2025, pipeline companies must follow the updated API STD 620 rules for building big, low-pressure storage tanks. This change affects anyone who designs or manages these tanks, making sure they’re safer and up to date with the latest industry standards. Get ready to meet the new rules on time to avoid any costly slip-ups!

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Updated Tank Design Standard, 7/1/2025

Starting July 1, 2025, pipeline companies and anyone who designs, builds, or manages large, welded, low-pressure storage tanks must follow the updated American Petroleum Institute standard API STD 620. The rule incorporates the updated API STD 620 into PHMSA regulations, so affected firms must comply on or after that date and should prepare to meet the new rules to avoid costly slip-ups.

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Key Dates

Rule Effective
Published Date
7/1/2025
10/2/2025

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Transportation Department
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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