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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AE28 Publication ID: Spring 2010 
Title: Pipeline Safety: Control Room Management/Human Factors  
Abstract: This rulemaking would require operators of natural gas pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, to identify and employ specific procedures to improve control room operations, controller training, and controller qualifications. It would require operators to develop, implement, and submit to PHMSA (or the appropriate State), a human factors management plan designed to reduce risks associated with human factors. This would require operators to include in their plans a maximum limit on the hours of service for individuals employed as controllers. It would also require operators to periodically review their management of computer-based control system alarms and to verify that the control systems provide accurate and timely information to controllers. This rulemaking would further require each operator to validate the implementation of the program elements applicable to their individual control system. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192    49 CFR 193    49 CFR 195   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 60137   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/12/2008  73 FR 53076   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/12/2008    
Final Rule  12/03/2009  74 FR 63310   
Final Rule Effective  02/01/2010    
Final Rule Correction  02/03/2010  75 FR 5536   
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