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DOT/PHMSA

RIN: 2137-AE25

Publication ID: Spring 2008

Title: Pipeline Safety: Standards for Increasing the Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure for Gas Transmission Pipelines
Abstract: This rulemaking would propose to allow operation of certain steel gas transmission pipelines at pressures based on higher stress levels, resulting in an increase of maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) over that currently allowed in the regulations. The rulemaking would also require a new pipeline to meet more rigorous design and construction standards as a condition for an operator to calculate the MAOP based on higher stress levels. The rulemaking would also require the operator of a new or existing pipeline operating at the increased MAOP to comply with added operation and maintenance requirements.
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)	Priority: Economically Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: Yes	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192
Legal Authority: 49 USC 60102

Legal Deadline:  None

Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM  05/00/2008

Additional Information: Docket No. PHMSA-05-23447
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: Barbara Betsock Deputy Director for Regulations Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20594 Phone:202 366-4361 Email: barbara.betsock@dot.gov