An official website of the United States government
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Final Rule titled, "Pipeline Safety: Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines," published on October 1, 2019
PHMSA is issuing these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to assist gas pipeline owners and operators in complying with the pipeline safety regulations in 49 CFR Parts 191 and 192.
PHMSA is not intending to enforce certain requirements as applies to those types of plastic pipeline facilities.
Stays enforcement of the requirements to use API Specification 5L (2004) provided that API Specification 5L (2007) is used in its place.
Interpretation of Part 195 as it applies to pipelines moving hydrocarbons from offshore production islands for further processing.
Interpretation of Part 195 as it applies to inspection report requirements for an offshore pipeline.
Interpretation of Part 193 as it applies to an LNG facility.
Interpretation of Part 193 as it applies to an LNG facility.
Interpretation of Part 195 as it applies to offshore production facilities and flow lines.
Interpretation of Part 192 as it applies to the cover requirement for a pipeline in Cook Inlet, Alaska.