Gas Pipes Tune-Up: New Poly Standards Roll Out
Published Date: 4/24/2026
Rule
Summary
Starting January 1, 2027, pipeline companies must follow the newest ASTM D2513 standard for polyethylene gas pipes and fittings. This update helps keep everyone safer, cuts down on confusing rules, and makes it easier for companies to comply. If you have concerns, you can comment by June 23, 2026, but if all goes well, the new rules will roll out smoothly with no extra costs expected.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Public Safety and Gas Supply Improved
PHMSA says updating to the ASTM D2513 2024 edition will maintain or improve public safety and help align regulations with newer materials, testing, and practices. The agency also expects the update to help increase pipeline transportation capacity and improve operators' ability to provide reliable, affordable natural gas.
Operators Must Adopt ASTM D2513-24
If you operate pipelines or work for a pipeline company, the rule incorporates the ASTM D2513 2024 edition (ASTM D2513-24e1, approved July 1, 2024) into federal regulations. Pipeline operators must follow the updated standard effective January 1, 2027, and PHMSA authorizes compliance after June 23, 2026.
Standard Available Free To Read Online
PHMSA notes the incorporated ASTM D2513 standard is available free to the public through ASTM's reading room website to satisfy statutory availability requirements. Interested parties and operators can access the standard online via ASTM's standards reading room as described in the rule.
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