DOT Corrects Pipeline Cost Notification Thresholds for Inflation Adjustment
Published Date: 5/5/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Department of Transportation fixed a mistake in a recent rule about when gas pipeline companies must notify the government about construction costs. They’re raising the cost limits for reporting from $10 million to $20 million and from $200,000 to $300,000 to keep up with inflation. This change affects pipeline operators and helps make sure the rules match what was originally intended, starting May 5, 2026.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher OPID Reporting Thresholds
If you operate gas pipeline facilities, PHMSA corrected a proposed rule to raise operator notification cost thresholds for certain construction activity. The threshold in 49 CFR 191.22(c)(1)(i) for replacement or modification projects is raised from $10,000,000 to $20,000,000, and the threshold in 49 CFR 191.22(c)(1)(iv) for certain maintenance tasks on underground natural gas storage facilities is raised from $200,000 to $300,000, effective May 5, 2026.
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