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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AE26 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Pipeline Safety: Polyamide-11 (PA-11) Plastic Pipe Design Pressure 
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the Federal pipeline safety regulations in 49 CFR part 192 to allow thermoplastic pipelines made from new Polyamide-11 (PA-11) pipe to be designed and operated at higher operating (internal) pressures. The rulemaking accomplishes this by raising the internal pressure design factor and design pressure limits in part 192 for new PA-11 pipe. The improved technical performance of PA-11 pipe allows it to be operated safely at higher operating (internal) pressures and provides pipeline operators an additional option for new pipeline installations and/or the replacement of pipe in existing pipelines. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/08/2008  73 FR 1307   
NPRM Comment Period End  02/07/2008    
Final Rule  12/00/2008    
Additional Information: Docket No. PHMSA 2005-21305
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Wayne T. Lemoi
Transportation Specialist
Department of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
233 Peachtree Street, Suite 600,
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone:404 832-1160
Fax:404 832-1169
Email: wayne.lemoi@dot.gov