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Regulatory Review; Gas Pipeline Safety Standards

Final rule.

This final rule changes miscellaneous gas pipeline safety regulations to provide clarity, eliminate unnecessary or burdensome requirements, and foster economic growth. The changes result from a comprehensive review of the regulations RSPA has completed under President Clinton's Regulatory Reinvention Initiative to reduce the burden of government regulations. The changes are intended to reduce the costs of compliance without compromising safety.

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