Pipeline Safety: Repair Criteria for Hazardous Liquid and Gas Transmission Pipelines
Summary
The federal government is updating safety rules for how companies must repair damage to pipelines that carry oil and natural gas. These repairs are critical because pipeline failures can cause explosions, environmental damage, and put communities at risk, so this rule establishes clearer standards for when and how companies must fix problems.
Key Points
- 1Sets new requirements for when pipeline operators must repair damage to gas and hazardous liquid pipelines before they become dangerous
- 2Aims to prevent pipeline failures that could harm nearby communities and the environment
- 3Applies to companies that operate natural gas and oil transmission pipelines across the country
- 4The public has until July 22, 2025 to submit comments on whether these rules are reasonable and practical
- 5Rules will ensure pipelines are inspected and fixed using consistent safety standards nationwide
Key Dates
May 21, 2025
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