North America
March 28, 2016
Fossil Fuels | Natural Gas
Policy Brief
PHMSA Proposes Revisions to Expand Scope of Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Regulations
Revisions Likely First Step towards Increased PHMSA Control over Sprawling but Aging Grid
On March 17, 2016, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) proposed revisions to safety standards for onshore natural gas transmission and gathering pipelines. The revisions could impose significant regulatory requirements for additional miles of natural gas pipelines, including pre-1970 pipelines previously exempt from PHMSA regulations, and are estimated to cost industry between $39.8 and $47.4 million a year. Regulatory requirements for automatic shut-off valves and underground storage have been postponed for future rulemaking.
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