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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AE60 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Pipeline Safety: Mechanical Fittings Failure Reporting Requirements 
Abstract: This final rule would revise the regulations pertaining to the Integrity Management Program (IMP) for Gas Distribution Pipelines which were recently added via the Distribution IMP rule (published on December 4, 2009, 74 FR 63906). This final rule would clarify the extent of pipeline fittings involved in the compression coupling failure information collection; change the term from "compression coupling" to "mechanical fitting"; and revise the key dates for the collection and submission of mechanical fitting failure information. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192   
Legal Authority: 40 USC 5103, 60102, 60104,60108-60110, 60113, 60116, 60118, 60137, 49 CFR 1.53.   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule  02/01/2011  76 FR 5494   
Final Rule Effective  04/04/2011    
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 
Related RINs: Related to 2137-AE15 
Agency Contact:
Mike Israni
General Engineer
Department of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-4571
Email: mike.israni@rpsa.dot.gov