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Pipeline Safety: Issues Related to Mechanical Couplings Used in Natural Gas Distribution Systems

Notice; Issuance of Advisory Bulletin; Corrections.

PHMSA published a document in the Federal Register of March 4, 2008, issuing an advisory bulletin concerning failures of mechanical couplings and related appurtenances in natural gas distribution systems. The document described certain affected pipe incorrectly and did not clearly identify the State involved in certain data.

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