USA Banner

Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

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.

U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Icon United States Department of Transportation United States Department of Transportation

General

Legacy ID
21
Subscribe to RSS

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...

Archived Pipeline Rulemakings

The following rules are from prior to 1995. If you are looking for rulemakings from 1995 to present, please use our rulemakings search that is connected with the Federal Register.

Please find below pipeline safety-related rulemakings broken out by year ranges.

Archived Pipeline...

Improving Pipeline Construction Quality

th, td { border: none; } .table th, .table td { border-top: none; }

Background:

Each year the pipeline industry repairs, replaces, and adds to the vast pipeline network serving the needs of the United States of America. PHMSA regulates this activity via construction...

Pipeline Construction

A newly constructed pipeline being lowered into the ground

Overseeing the construction of new pipelines to ensure safety and reliability is one of PHMSA's missions. The first element of this mission is proper design and construction of pipelines. This is...