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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AD98 Publication ID: Spring 2006 
Title: Pipeline Safety: Protecting High Consequence Areas From Rural Petroleum Gathering Lines and Low Stress Lines 
Abstract: This Rulemaking would establish limited safety rules for certain rural petroleum gathering lines that could affect high consequence areas, including populated areas, navigable waterways, and areas unusually sensitive to pipeline spills. Because rural petroleum gathering lines and low stress lines are now exempt from all pipeline safety rules, except in Gulf of Mexico inlets, the rulemaking would improve public confidence in the safety of these pipelines. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 195   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
NPRM  Statutory  Mandated by Pipeline Safety statute of 1992  10/24/1995 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Public Meeting  12/13/2005  70 FR 61690   
NPRM  11/00/2006    
Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-03-15864
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: dms.dot.gov   Public Comment URL: dms.dot.gov  
Agency Contact:
Dewitt Burdeaux
Pipeline Security Specialist
Department of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
400 Seventh Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-7220
Email: dewitt.burdeaux@rspa.dot.gov