Pipeline Safety Committee Gathers Virtually October 21
Published Date: 9/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committee is meeting online on October 21, 2026, to talk about new safety rules for liquid pipelines, like inspecting tanks and maintaining valves. This affects pipeline companies and anyone who cares about safe liquid transport. You can join the meeting or send your thoughts by early October, with some deadlines stretching into November.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Breakout Tank Inspection Updates
If you operate hazardous liquid breakout tanks, PHMSA proposed updating 49 CFR part 195 to incorporate the 5th edition of API Std 653 (issued November 2014 with addenda and errata through July 2025) and to authorize use of risk-based inspection procedures to establish inspection intervals for in-service breakout tanks.
Valve Inspection Interval Limit
If you operate hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide pipelines, PHMSA proposed that operators may determine a valve inspection schedule provided the maximum valve inspection interval is one year and does not exceed 15 months.
Remote Electrical Checks Allowed
If you operate hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide pipelines, PHMSA proposed amendments clarifying that required electrical checks of rectifiers and other cathodic protection equipment may be performed remotely, consistent with standards previously adopted for gas transmission pipelines.
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