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Notices and Rulemaking Documents

The following PHMSA rules and notices are linked to the Federal Register website. The Federal Register is the Federal Government’s official daily publication of rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies, and provides a forum for public participation in the democratic process. You may filter between Rules and Notices using the Document Type dropdown. The Topic dropdown will provide you rules associated with that topic while the Subject dropdown will provide you Notices and Rules that mention that subject.

The Federal Register provides notices dating back to 1995. If you need to see notices prior to 1995, please contact:

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety: 202-366-4488
Office of Pipeline Safety: 202-366-4595

The Federal Register provides rulemaking documents dating back to 1995. If you need to see rules prior to 1995, please visit our rulemakings archives:

Hazardous Materials Safety Rulemaking Archive
Pipeline Safety Rulemaking Archive

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Date Subject Document Type Part
07/13/2026 Pipeline Safety: Guidance for Enhancing the Effectiveness of Distribution Integrity Management Programs Notice
04/21/2026 Pipeline Safety: Advisory Bulletin on Preventing Excavation Damage During National Safe Digging Month and Beyond Notice
02/20/2026 Pipeline Safety: Incident Notifications to the National Response Center Notice
02/11/2026 Pipeline Safety: Advisory Bulletin on Protecting Pipeline Integrity During Extreme Winter Weather, Rapid Thaw, and Geohazard Events Notice
01/28/2026 Pipeline Safety: Advisory Bulletin on the Integrity Risks of Type A Repair Sleeves Notice
01/23/2026 Pipeline Safety: Distribution Integrity Management Program Considerations for Plastic Piping and Components Notice
03/25/2025 Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Safety Management System Notice
11/18/2024 Pipeline Safety: Identification and Evaluation of Potential Hard Spots-In-Line Inspection Tools and Analysis Notice
06/10/2021 Pipeline Safety: Statutory Mandate To Update Inspection and Maintenance Plans To Address Eliminating Hazardous Leaks and Minimizing Releases of Natural Gas From Pipeline Facilities Notice
09/29/2020 Pipeline Safety: Inside Meters and Regulators Notice
09/29/2020 Pipeline Safety: Overpressure Protection on Low-Pressure Natural Gas Distribution Systems Notice
05/02/2019 Pipeline Safety: Potential for Damage to Pipeline Facilities Caused by Earth Movement and Other Geological Hazards Notice
04/11/2019 Pipeline Safety: Potential for Damage to Pipeline Facilities Caused by Flooding, River Scour, and River Channel Migration Notice
04/10/2017 Pipeline Safety: Guidance on Training and Qualifications for the Integrity Management Program Rule 192
03/16/2017 Pipeline Safety: Deactivation of Threats Notice
12/13/2016 Pipeline Safety: High Consequence Area Identification Methods for Gas Transmission Pipelines Notice
12/09/2016 Pipeline Safety: Safeguarding and Securing Pipelines From Unauthorized Access Notice
08/16/2016 Pipeline Safety: Clarification of Terms Relating to Pipeline Operational Status Rule 192, 195
06/21/2016 Pipeline Safety: Ineffective Protection, Detection, and Mitigation of Corrosion Resulting From Insulated Coatings on Buried Pipelines Notice
02/11/2016 Pipeline Safety: Dangers of Abnormal Snow and Ice Build-Up on Gas Distribution Systems Notice
02/05/2016 Pipeline Safety: Safe Operations of Underground Storage Facilities for Natural Gas Notice
01/19/2016 Pipeline Safety: Potential for Damage to Pipeline Facilities Caused by Flooding, River Scour, and River Channel Migration Notice
06/23/2015 Pipeline Safety: Potential for Damage to Pipeline Facilities Caused by the Passage of Hurricanes Notice
04/09/2015 Pipeline Safety: Potential for Damage to Pipeline Facilities Caused by Flooding, River Scour, and River Channel Migration Notice
10/15/2014 Pipeline Safety: Guidance for Strengthening Pipeline Safety Through Rigorous Program Evaluation and Meaningful Metrics Notice
09/18/2014 Pipeline Safety: Guidance for Pipeline Flow Reversals, Product Changes and Conversion to Service Notice
09/12/2014 Pipeline Safety: Construction Notification Notice
05/06/2014 Pipeline Safety: Lessons Learned From the Release at Marshall, Michigan Notice
01/28/2014 Improvements in Preparing Oil Spill Facility Response Plans Notice
08/28/2013 Pipeline Safety: Notice to Operators of Hazardous Liquid and Natural Gas Pipelines of a Recall on Leak Repair Clamps Due to Defective Seal Notice
07/18/2013 Pipeline Safety: Reminder of Requirements for Utility LP-Gas and LPG Pipeline Systems Rule 192
07/12/2013 Pipeline Safety: Potential for Damage to Pipeline Facilities Caused by Flooding Notice
01/30/2013 Pipeline Safety: Accident and Incident Notification Time Limit Notice
12/21/2012 Pipeline Safety: Reporting of Exceedances of Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure Notice
12/05/2012 Pipeline Safety: Using Meaningful Metrics in Conducting Integrity Management Program Evaluations Notice
10/11/2012 Pipeline Safety: Communication During Emergency Situations Notice
07/31/2012 Pipeline Safety: Inspection and Protection of Pipeline Facilities After Railway Accidents Notice
06/11/2012 Pipeline Safety: Mechanical Fitting Failure Reports Notice
05/07/2012 Pipeline Safety: Verification of Records Notice
03/23/2012 Pipeline Safety: Cast Iron Pipe (Supplementary Advisory Bulletin) Notice
03/21/2012 Pipeline Safety: Implementation of the National Registry of Pipeline and Liquefied Natural Gas Operators Rule 191, 192, 193, 195
03/06/2012 Pipeline Safety: Notice to Operators of Driscopipe® 8000 High Density Polyethylene Pipe of the Potential for Material Degradation Notice
02/23/2012 Pipeline Safety: Post Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing Rule 199
01/13/2012 Pipeline Safety: Implementation of the National Registry of Pipeline and Liquefied Natural Gas Operators Notice
09/01/2011 Pipeline Safety: Potential for Damage to Pipeline Facilities Caused by the Passage of Hurricanes Notice
07/27/2011 Pipeline Safety: Potential for Damage to Pipeline Facilities Caused by Flooding Notice
05/17/2011 Pipeline Safety: National Pipeline Mapping System Data Submissions and Submission Dates for Gas Transmission and Gathering Systems and Liquefied Natural Gas Annual Reports Rule 191, 192, 193, 195
02/09/2011 Pipeline Safety: Dangers of Abnormal Snow and Ice Build-Up on Gas Distribution Systems Notice
01/10/2011 Pipeline Safety: Establishing Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure or Maximum Operating Pressure Using Record Evidence, and Integrity Management Risk Identification, Assessment, Prevention, and Mitigation Notice
11/03/2010 Pipeline Safety: Emergency Preparedness Communications Notice