Pipeline Safety: Request for Special Permit
Published Date: 2/3/2026
Notice
Summary
Harvest Alaska LNG wants a special permit to skip some pipeline safety rules at their North Slope LNG Facility. PHMSA is asking the public to share their thoughts by March 5, 2026, before deciding to approve or deny the request. This could change how safety rules apply but won’t affect costs or timing right now.
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Alaska LNG waiver for fence rules
PHMSA is asking for public comments on Harvest Alaska LNG's request to waive parts of Federal pipeline safety rules 49 CFR 193.2905 and 193.2907 for its North Slope Liquefied Natural Gas Facility in Alaska's North Slope Borough. Harvest submitted the special permit request on July 29, 2025, and PHMSA says draft conditions have been proposed; comments are due by March 5, 2026.
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