2137-AD01 199704 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2137 Research and Special Programs Administration RSPA 2100 Department of Transportation DOT Further Regulatory Review; Gas Pipeline Safety Standards Other Significant First Time Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage Undetermined Undetermined 49 CFR 192 49 USC 60101 to 60125 No NPRM 09/09/1993 58 FR 59431 Final Action 04/00/1997 In 1992, RSPA began an extensive review of Federal gas pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and invited public participation (54 FR 4745; Feb. 7, 1992). RSPA published an NPRM proposing changes to part 192 (57 FR 39572; Aug. 3l, 1992). At the same time, the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR) reported on its review of Part 192. Because the NAPSR report discussed regulations covered by the NPRM and had goals similar to RSPA's, RSPA published the report and requested comments on NAPSR's proposed rule changes (58 FR 59431; Nov. 9, 1993). RSPA extended the comment period on December 27, 1992 (58 FR 68382; Dec. 27, 1993) A final rule was published on June 6, 1996 (61 FR 28770; June 6, 1996), but did not address all proposed changes to part 192. A further review of th regulations in Part 192, based on the record in this docket, was initiated in late 1996. This further review identified proposals from the Gas Piping Technology Committee, the ASME B31.8 (gas pipeline safety standards) committee, and NAPSR that have not yet been addressed. This final rule will address those proposals and is related to RIN 2127-AC25. No None NA Not Collected Cesar De Leon 2137 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration PHMSA 202 366-4595 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington DC 20590 Revising Text to Reduce Burden or Duplication, or Streamline Requirements