Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 121 (Monday, June 24, 2019)

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Vol. 84

Monday,

No. 121

June 24, 2019

Part XI

Department of Transportation

Unified Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 84 , No. 121 / Monday, June 24, 2019 / Unified Agenda

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

14 CFR Chs. I-III

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33 CFR Chs. I and IV

46 CFR Chs. I-III

48 CFR Ch. 12

49 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I-VI, and Chs. X-XII

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Department Regulatory and Deregulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Regulatory Agenda).

SUMMARY: The Regulatory and Deregulatory Agenda is a semiannual summary of all current and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and completed actions of the Department. The intent of the Agenda is to provide the public with information about the Department of Transportation's regulatory activity planned for the next 12 months. It is expected that this information will enable the public to more effectively participate in the Department's regulatory process. The public is also invited to submit comments on any aspect of this Agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

General

You should direct all comments and inquiries on the Agenda in general to Jonathan Moss, Assistant General Counsel for Regulation, Office of General Counsel, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366-4723.

Specific

You should direct all comments and inquiries on particular items in the Agenda to the individual listed for the regulation or the general rulemaking contact person for the operating administration in appendix B.

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Part III--List of Pending Section 610 Reviews

The Agenda identifies the pending DOT section 610 Reviews by inserting “(Section 610 Review)” after the title for the specific entry. For further information on the pending reviews, see the Agenda entries at www.reginfo.gov. For example, to obtain a list of all entries that are in section 610 Reviews under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, a user would select the desired responses on the search screen (by selecting “advanced search”) and, in effect, generate the desired “index” of reviews.

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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Section 610 and Other Reviews

Year 10 (Fall 2018) List of Rules Analyzed and a Summary of Results

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49 CFR Part 194--Response Plans for Onshore Oil Pipelines

Section 610: PHMSA conducted a Section 610 review of this part and has initiated a regulatory reform rulemaking that includes provisions that are expected to reduce the compliance burden of part 194. The rulemaking is considered a deregulatory action that is expected to have the net effect of streamlining the program requirements, established in response to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, by targeting the highest risk locations. The revisions are expected to clarify that part 194 is focused on hazardous liquid pipelines that could affect navigable waters and to create a new harm category for lower-risk areas.

General: This part contains requirements for oil spill response plans to reduce the environmental impact of oil discharged from onshore oil pipelines. The regulation under this part is cost effective and imposes the least burden.

Year 1 (Fall 2018) List of Rules That Will Be Analyzed During the Next

Year

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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage

+ DOT-designated significant regulation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage

+ DOT-designated significant regulation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration—Completed Actions

+ DOT-designated significant regulation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Proposed Rule Stage

164. +Pipeline Safety: Amendments to Parts 192 and 195 To Require Valve Installation and Minimum Rupture Detection Standards

E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.

Abstract: PHMSA is proposing to revise the Pipeline Safety Regulations applicable to newly constructed or entirely replaced natural gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines to improve rupture mitigation and shorten pipeline segment isolation times in high consequence and select non-high consequence areas. The proposed rule defines certain pipeline events as “ruptures” and outlines certain performance standards related to rupture identification and pipeline segment isolation. PHMSA also proposes specific valve maintenance and inspection requirements, and 9-1-1 notification requirements to help operators achieve better rupture response and mitigation. The rule addresses congressional mandates, incorporate recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board, and are necessary to reduce the serious consequences of large-volume, uncontrolled releases of natural gas and hazardous liquids.

Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

Agency Contact: Robert Jagger, Technical Writer, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-4595, Email: robert.jagger@dot.gov.

RIN: 2137-AF06

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Final Rule Stage

165. +Pipeline Safety: Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines

E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.

Abstract: This rulemaking amends 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.

Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

Agency Contact: Cameron H. Satterthwaite, Transportation Regulations Specialist, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-8553, Email: cameron.satterthwaite@dot.gov.

RIN: 2137-AE66

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Completed Actions

166. +Pipeline Safety: Issues Related to the Use of Plastic Pipe in Gas Pipeline Industry

E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.

Abstract: PHMSA is amending the Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations that govern the use of plastic piping systems in the transportation of natural and other gas. These amendments are necessary to enhance pipeline safety, adopt innovative technologies and best practices, and respond to petitions from stakeholders. The amendments include an increased design factor for polyethylene (PE) pipe, stronger mechanical fitting requirements, new and updated riser standards, new accepted uses of Polyamide-11 (PA-11) thermoplastic pipe, authorization to use Polyamide-12 (PA-12) thermoplastic pipe and new or updated consensus standards for pipe, fittings, and other components.

Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

Agency Contact: Cameron H. Satterthwaite, Transportation Regulations Specialist, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-8553, Email: cameron.satterthwaite@dot.gov.

RIN: 2137-AE93