Archived Rulemaking: Transportation of Natural and other gas and liquids by Pipeline; Welding Requirements
On April 16, 1974, the Director, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued Notice 74-3 (39 FR 14220, April 22, 1974), proposing to amend Parts 192 and 195 by incorporating by reference sections 2.0, 3.0, and 6.0 of the 1971 (12th) edition of API Standard 1104 "Standard for Welding Pipe Lines and Related Facilities." The notice also proposed certain changes in the regulations that would be necessary if the 12th edition were incorporated by reference, as well as editorial modifications for clarity.