TSA Extends Pipeline Security Rules for Another Year
Published Date: 1/17/2025
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Summary
The Department of Homeland Security just confirmed that pipeline owners must follow updated security rules to keep hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines safe from cyber threats. These rules, extended through 2025 with some tweaks, help protect critical infrastructure from hackers and other risks. Pipeline operators should be ready to comply with these changes starting now, with no new fees announced.
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