PHMSAFinal Rule
Pipeline Safety: Adjust Annual Report Filing Timelines
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Summary
This regulation changes when pipeline companies have to submit their yearly safety reports to the government. The new timelines aim to give companies more time to prepare their reports while keeping safety oversight effective.
Key Points
- 1Pipeline operators must file annual safety reports on a new schedule set by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
- 2The adjusted timelines likely give companies more flexibility in when they submit required documentation about pipeline inspections, maintenance, and safety incidents
- 3PHMSA will use these reports to monitor pipeline safety and catch potential hazards before accidents happen
- 4The change affects natural gas and liquid pipeline companies that transport materials across the country
- 5Earlier reporting deadlines may have been difficult for smaller operators to meet, so this adjustment balances compliance with practicality
Key Dates
Published
October 2, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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