Pipeline Safety: Clarifying Recordkeeping Requirements for Testing in MAOP Reconfirmation Regulation
Summary
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is clarifying what records pipeline companies must keep when they test their pipelines to confirm they are safe to operate at their maximum pressure levels. This rule helps ensure that pipeline safety inspections are properly documented so regulators can verify that pipelines are being maintained correctly.
Key Points
- 1Pipeline companies must maintain clear records showing what testing they performed to verify their pipelines can safely handle maximum operating pressure
- 2The rule clarifies confusing requirements so companies understand exactly what documentation they need to keep and for how long
- 3Better recordkeeping helps federal regulators audit pipeline safety and identify problems before accidents happen
- 4The public has until September 9, 2025 to submit comments on these proposed recordkeeping clarifications
- 5This affects companies that operate natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines across the United States
Key Dates
August 8, 2025
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