Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 105. Popular Title: Gas Transmission (RRR) RIN 2137-AE72 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM 8/25/2011; End of C/P 12/02/2011; End of Extended C/P 1/20/2012 : End of Reopened Comment Period ;Publication Approved ;Publication Date ;End of Comment Period . Abstract: In this rulemaking, will be revisiting the requirements in the Pipeline Safety Regulations addressing integrity management principles for Gas Transmission pipelines. In particular, PHMSA will be reviewing the definition of an HCA ( including the concept of a potential impact radius), the repair criteria for both HCA and non-HCA areas, requiring the use of automatic and remote controlled shut off valves, valve spacing, and whether applying the integrity management program requirements to additional areas would mitigate the need for class location requirements. Effects: Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/04/2011 Docket Number: PHMSA-2011-0023 Dates for NPRM: Citation for NPRM: None Federal Register
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 105. Popular Title: Gas Transmission (RRR) RIN 2137-AE72 Stage: NPRM Previous Stage: ANPRM 8/25/2011; End of C/P 12/02/2011; End of Extended C/P 1/20/2012 : End of Reopened Comment Period ;Publication Approved ;Publication Date ;End of Comment Period . Abstract: In this rulemaking, will be revisiting the requirements in the Pipeline Safety Regulations addressing integrity management principles for Gas Transmission pipelines. In particular, PHMSA will be reviewing the definition of an HCA ( including the concept of a potential impact radius), the repair criteria for both HCA and non-HCA areas, requiring the use of automatic and remote controlled shut off valves, valve spacing, and whether applying the integrity management program requirements to additional areas would mitigate the need for class location requirements. Effects: Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/04/2011 Docket Number: PHMSA-2011-0023 Dates for NPRM: Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None
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