Pipeline Safety Stands Firm: No Easing for Urban Growth
Published Date: 4/1/2026
Rule
Summary
Pipeline companies and safety pros, listen up! PHMSA just said no to changes requested by the Interstate Natural Gas Association about pipeline safety rules for areas where people live or work. This means the current rules about how pipelines must be upgraded when neighborhoods grow stay in place, so companies should keep their safety upgrades on schedule without extra costs or delays.
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Pipeline Class Location Rule Stays Active
If you operate or work for a pipeline company, the pipeline class location change rules that PHMSA finalized on January 14, 2026 remain in effect. The Interstate Natural Gas Association petitioned PHMSA on February 13, 2026, but PHMSA denied that petition on March 30, 2026, and the denial was announced April 1, 2026. Companies should continue planned safety upgrades on schedule and should not expect extra costs or delays from this denial.
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