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DOT/RSPA RIN: 2137-AD01 Publication ID: Spring 1997 
Title: ●Further Regulatory Review; Gas Pipeline Safety Standards 
Abstract: In RSPA docket PS-124, entitled "Regulatory Review; Gas Pipeline Safety Standards," RSPA undertook a comprehensive review of Federal gas pipeline safety regulations and published a final rule on June 6, 1996 (61 FR 28770) that made revisions to those regulations. RSPA is publishing a second final rule that will address comments and issues that were raised in docket PS-124, but not addressed in the June 1996 final rule. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/09/1993  58 FR 59431   
Final Action  04/00/1997    
Additional Information: 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.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Cesar De Leon
Deputy Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety
Department of Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
400 Seventh Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-4595