2137-AE93 201610 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2137 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration PHMSA 2100 Department of Transportation DOT Pipeline Safety: Issues Related to the Use of Plastic Pipe in Gas Pipeline Industry (RRR)

In this rule, PHMSA is amending the natural and other gas pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192) to address regulatory requirements involving plastic piping systems used in gas services. These amendments are intended to correct errors, address inconsistencies, and respond to petitions for rulemaking. The requirements in several subject matter areas are affected, including incorporation of tracking and traceability provisions; design factor for polyethylene (PE) pipe; more stringent mechanical fitting requirements; updated and additional regulations for risers; expanded use of Polyamide-11 (PA-11) thermoplastic pipe; incorporation of newer Polyamide-12 (PA-12) thermoplastic pipe; and incorporation of updated and additional standards for fittings.

]]> Substantive, Nonsignificant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage No No 49 CFR 192 49 CFR 195 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq. No NPRM 05/21/2015 80 FR 29263 NPRM Comment Period End 07/31/2015 Final Rule 12/00/2016 Yes Governmental Jurisdictions None No No www.regulations.gov www.regulations.gov Yes No Cameron Satterthwaite H. Transportation Regulations Specialist 2137 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration PHMSA 202-366-8553 cameron.satterthwaite@dot.gov 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington DC 20590