Canadian Firm Wants Pipeline Safety Shortcuts – Comments Needed
Published Date: 12/4/2025
Notice
Summary
Gas Transmission Northwest LLC wants special permission to skip some pipeline safety rules for three parts of their gas lines. The government is asking the public to share their thoughts by January 5, 2026, before deciding. This could speed up operations but still keep safety in check, with no extra costs announced yet.
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Permit to Keep Pipeline Pressure
PHMSA is considering a special permit that would let Gas Transmission Northwest LLC operate three segments of its 36-inch Mainline A pipeline in Boundary and Kootenai counties, Idaho (about 11,178 feet, roughly 2.1 miles) at its current maximum allowable operating pressure of 911 pounds per square inch gauge (psi). The permit would allow GTN to use enhanced integrity management procedures instead of replacing pipe or lowering operating pressure as required by 49 CFR Part 192. PHMSA is accepting public comments on this request through January 5, 2026.
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