DOT has published the August 2017 Report on Significant Rulemakings. This report recaps the current status of rulemaking, including probable dates for publication of the various items. To view the full report for all DOT modes and rulemaking follow this link: https://cms.dot.gov/regulations/august-2017-significant-rulemaking-report
The Significant pipeline rulemakings are shown below.
Each rulemaking also has a color code. A rule may be green, yellow, red, or black. A "green" designation means the rule is expected to meet the "originally scheduled date" for publication. "Yellow" means the rule is not likely to meet the schedule. "Red" means the rule is behind schedule; if red, an explanation will be provided for the delay. Finally, "black" means the Department does not yet have a schedule for publication.
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Popular Title: OPS: Liquid Hazardous Pipelines |
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RIN 2137-AE66 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM 10/13/2015 |
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Abstract: In recent years, there have been significant hazardous liquid pipeline accidents, most notably the 2010 crude oil spill near Marshall, Michigan, during which almost one million gallons of crude oil were spilled into the Kalamazoo River. In response to accident investigation findings, incident report data and trends, and stakeholder input, PHMSA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register on October 13, 2015. Previously, Congress had enacted the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act that included several provisions that are relevant to the regulation of hazardous liquid pipelines. Shortly after the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act was passed, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued its accident investigation report on the Marshall, Michigan accident. In this rulemaking action, PHMSA is amending the Pipeline Safety Regulations to improve protection of the public, property, and the environment by closing regulatory gaps where appropriate, and ensuring that operators are increasing the detection and remediation of unsafe conditions, and mitigating the adverse effects of hazardous liquid pipeline failures. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/13/2010 |
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Docket Number: PHMSA-2010-0229 |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: OPS: Gas Transmission (RRR) |
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RIN 2137-AE72 |
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Stage: Undetermined |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM 8/25/2011; End of C/P 12/2/2011; End of Extended C/P 1/20/2012. NPRM: Publication Approved 03/11/2016;Publication Date 04/08/2016;End of Comment Period 06/08/2016;Extension of Comment Period . NPRM: Publication Approved 03/11/2016;Publication Date 04/08/2016;End of Comment Period 06/08/2016;Extension of Comment Period . |
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Abstract: PHMSA is amending the pipeline safety regulations to address integrity management principles for Gas Transmission pipelines. In particular, PHMSA is addressing repair criteria for both HCA and non-HCA areas, assessment methods, validating and integrating pipeline data, risk assessments, knowledge gained through the IM program, corrosion control, change management, gathering lines, and safety features on launchers and receivers. |
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Prompting action: 2011 Retrospective Regulatory Review |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/04/2011 |
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Docket Number: PHMSA-2011-0023 |
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: OPS: Underground Storage Facilities Natural Gas |
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RIN 2137-AF22 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 12/19/2016;End of Comment Period 02/17/2017;Effective Date 01/18/2017. Response to petition FR 06/20/2017 |
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Abstract: PHMSA has safety authority over the underground storage facilities used in natural gas pipeline transportation, but has no safety regulations in the DOT Code (49 CFR Part 192) that apply to the down-hole underground storage reservoir for natural gas. PHMSA issued an interim final rule that requires operators of underground storage facilities for natural gas to comply with minimum safety standards, including compliance with API RP 1171, Functional Integrity of Natural Gas Storage in Depleted Hydrocarbon Reservoirs and Aquifer Reservoirs, and API RP 1170, Design and Operation of Solution-mined Salt Caverns Used for Natural Gas Storage. The interim final rule adopted the non-mandatory provisions of the RPs in a manner that would make them mandatory, except that operators are permitted to deviate from the RPs if they provide justification. The next planned action is to finalize the interim final rule. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/17/2016 |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Class Location Requirements |
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RIN 2137-AF29 |
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Stage: ANPRM |
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Abstract: PHMSA is seeking comments on the current class location requirements and alternatives to these requirements. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/29/2017 |
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Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: None |
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