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DOT/PHMSA | RIN: 2137-AE15 | Publication ID: Fall 2008 |
Title: Pipeline Safety: Distribution Integrity Management | |
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish integrity management program requirements appropriate for gas distribution pipeline operators. This rulemaking would require gas distribution pipeline operators to develop and implement programs to better assure the integrity of their pipeline systems. | |
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT) | Priority: Economically Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: Yes | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192 | |
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5103 49 USC 60102 49 USC 60104 49 USC 60108 to 60110 49 USC 60113 49 USC 60118 49 CFR 1.53 |
Legal Deadline:
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Statement of Need: This rule is necessary to comply with a Congressional mandate and to enhance safety by managing and reducing risks associated with gas distribution pipeline systems. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: The Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement and Safety Act of 2006 (Public Law No. 109-468), requires PHMSA to prescribe minimum standards for integrity management programs for gas distribution pipelines. |
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Alternatives: PHMSA considered the following alternatives: --No Action: No new requirements would be levied. --Apply existing gas transmission pipeline IMP regulations to gas distribution pipelines. --Model State legislation by imposing requirements on excavators and others outside the regulatory jurisdiction of pipeline safety authorities. --Develop guidance documents for adoption by states with the intent of states mandating use of the guidance. --Implement prescriptive Federal regulations, specifying in detail, actions that must be taken to assure distribution pipeline integrity. --Implement risk-based, flexible, performance-oriented Federal regulations, establishing high-level elements that must be included in integrity management programs--the alternative selected. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The monetized benefits resulting from the rulemaking are estimated to be $214 million per year. The costs of the rulemaking are estimated to be $155.1 million in the first year and $104.1 million in each subsequent year. |
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Risks: These regulations will require operators to analyze their pipelines, including unique situations; identify the factors that affect risk, both risk to the pipeline and the risks posed by the pipeline; and manage those factors. |
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Timetable:
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Additional Information: Docket Nos. PHMSA-04-18938 and PHMSA-04-19854. | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov | Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Mike Israni General Engineer Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,, Washington, DC 20590 Phone:202 366-4571 Email: mike.israni@rpsa.dot.gov |