[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 20 (Monday, January 31, 2022)]
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Vol. 87
Monday,
No. 20
January 31, 2022
Part XII
Department of Transportation
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
Federal Register / Vol. 87 , No. 20 / Monday, January 31, 2022 / UA: Reg Flex Agenda
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
14 CFR Chs. I-III
23 CFR Chs. I-III
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
[DOT-OST-1999-5129]
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 Agenda is a semiannual summary of all current and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and completed actions of the Department of Transportation. 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 participate more effectively 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 Daniel Cohen, Assistant General Counsel for Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366-4702.
Specific
You should direct all comments and inquiries on items in the Agenda to the individual listed for the regulation or the general rulemaking contact person for the operating administration in appendix B.
Table of Contents
Supplementary Information Background Significant/Priority Rulemakings Explanation of Information on the Agenda Request for Comments Purpose Appendix A--Instructions for Obtaining Copies of Regulatory Documents Appendix B--General Rulemaking Contact Persons Appendix C--Public Rulemaking Dockets Appendix D--Review Plans for Section 610 and Other Requirements
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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Section 610 and Other Reviews
| Year | Regulations to be reviewed | Analysis year | Review year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 CFR part 178 | 2018 | 2019 |
| 2 | 49 CFR parts 178 through 180 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 3 | 49 CFR parts 172 and 175 | 2020 | 2021 |
| 4 | 49 CFR part 171, sections 171.15 and 171.16 | 2021 | 2022 |
| 5 | 49 CFR parts 106, 107, 171, 190, and 195 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 6 | 49 CFR parts 174, 177, and 199 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 7 | 49 CFR parts 176, 191 and 192 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 8 | 49 CFR parts 172 and 178 | 2025 | 2026 |
| 9 | 49 CFR parts 172, 173, 174, 176, 177, and 193 | 2026 | 2027 |
| 10 | 49 CFR parts 173 and 194 | 2027 | 2028 |
NON-PIPELINE RELATED MATERIAL DELETED FOR BREVITY
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage -
| Sequence No. | Title | Regulation Identifier No. |
|---|---|---|
| 354 | +Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair | 2137-AF51 |
| 355 | +Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines | 2137-AF53 |
+DOT-designated significant regulation.
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage -
| Sequence No. | Title | Regulation Identifier No. |
|---|---|---|
| 356 | +Pipeline Safety: Amendments to Parts 192 and 195 to require Valve installation and Minimum Rupture Detection Standards | 2137-AF06 |
| 357 | +Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Safety Provisions for Lithium Batteries Transported by Aircraft (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) | 2137-AF20 |
+DOT-designated significant regulation.
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
| Sequence No. | Title | Regulation Identifier No. |
|---|---|---|
| 358 | +Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Operational Status | 2137-AF52 |
+DOT-designated significant regulation.
NON-PIPELINE RELATED MATERIAL DELETED FOR BREVITY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
PROPOSED RULE STAGE
354. +Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the pipeline safety regulations to enhance requirements for detecting and repairing leaks on new and existing natural gas distribution, gas transmission, and gas gathering pipelines. The proposed rule is necessary to respond to a mandate from section 113 of the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020.
Timetable:
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
|---|---|---|
| NPRM | 05/00/22 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Sayler Palabrica, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, District of Columbia, DC 20590, Phone: 202-366-0559, Email: sayler.palabrica@dot.gov.
RIN: 2137-AF51
355. +Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the pipeline safety regulations to enhance the safety requirements for gas distribution pipelines. The proposed rule is necessary to respond to several mandates from title II of the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020 (PIPES Act of 2020).
Timetable:
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
|---|---|---|
| NPRM | 07/00/22 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ashlin Bollacker, Technical Writer, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC, DC 20590, Phone: 202-366- 4203, Email: ashlin.bollacker@dot.gov.
RIN: 2137-AF53
NON-PIPELINE RELATED MATERIAL DELETED FOR BREVITY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
FINAL RULE STAGE
356. +Pipeline Safety: Amendments to Parts 192 and 195 To Require Valve Installation and Minimum Rupture Detection Standards
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.
Abstract: This rulemaking action would revise the Pipeline Safety Regulations applicable to most newly constructed and entirely replaced onshore natural gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines to improve rupture mitigation and shorten pipeline segment isolation times. The rulemaking action would define “notification of potential rupture” and outline certain performance standards related to rupture identification and pipeline segment isolation. This rulemaking action also would require specific valve maintenance and inspection requirements, and 9-1-1 notification requirements to help operators achieve better rupture response and mitigation.
Timetable:
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
|---|---|---|
| NPRM | 02/06/20 | 85 FR 7162 |
| NPRM Comment Period End | 04/06/20 | |
| Final Rule | 02/00/22 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Robert Jagger, Technical Writer, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202-366-4595, Email: robert.jagger@dot.gov.
RIN: 2137-AF06
NON-PIPELINE RELATED MATERIAL DELETED FOR BREVITY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
LONG-TERM ACTION
358. +Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Operational Status
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the pipeline safety regulations to define an idled operational status for natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines that are temporarily removed from service, set operations and maintenance requirements for idled pipelines, and establish inspection requirements for idled pipelines that are returned to service. The proposed rule is necessary to respond to a mandate from the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020.
Timetable:
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
|---|---|---|
| NPRM | 04/00/23 |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Sayler Palabrica, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, District of Columbia, DC 20590, Phone: 202-366-0559, Email: sayler.palabrica@dot.gov.
RIN: 2137-AF52
[FR Doc. 2021-27948 Filed 1-28-22; 8:45 am]
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