# 2026-15584: PHMSA Locks In Black Steel Pipe Standards for Safety

2026-15584, Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A53/A53M, is a Federal Register rule from Transportation Department, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration published 2026-07-31, effective 2027-01-01 (as of 2026-08-07).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15584
- As of: 2026-08-07
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-15584
- Title: Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A53/A53M
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 48304
- Published: 2026-07-31
- Effective: 2027-01-01
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 2137-AG27
- Last updated: 2026-08-07

## In one line

PHMSA Locks In Black Steel Pipe Standards for Safety

## Summary

PHMSA is confirming the effective date for a DFR published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2026. The DFR amended PHMSA's regulations at 49 CFR parts 192 and 195 to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM A53/A53M, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless (ASTM A53/A53M).

## Effects PRIA read

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## Sources
- [2026-15584 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/31/2026-15584/pipeline-safety-standards-update-astm-a53a53m)
- [2026-15584 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-31/pdf/2026-15584.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15584 (as of 2026-08-07).