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Gas Transmission Integrity Management Progress Report

It has been seven years since the IM rule was published on December 15, 2003, and the baseline assessments of pipe that could potentially affect HCAs have mostly been completed. Thus, PHMSA is taking this opportunity to evaluate the progress and effectiveness of this major initiative. This...

FAQs for Low Strength Pipe

These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are intended to clarify, explain, and promote better understanding of the issues concerning pipe susceptible to low yield strength. These FAQs are not substantive rules and do not create rights, assign duties, or impose new obligations not outlined in...

HL IM FAQs

Liquid Integrity Management Rule Frequently Asked Questions.

PHMSA Inspection Reassessment Intervals Guidance for Less than 7 Years

Determining reassessment intervals is a vital part of the pipeline integrity management process that has often not received the level of analysis it should to ensure pipeline safety. Defaulting to the maximum reassessment interval allowed by code and not analyzing each unique inspection segment...

Transporting Infectious Substances Safely

This brochure describes the USDOT regulations for the classification criteria and packaging requirements for the transportation of infectious substances, 49 CFR, Parts 171-180.