

The first part of the Mega Rule was published to the Federal Register on October 1 focusing on these three areas:

The Mega Rule will be rolled out in three separate parts, including the Gas Gathering Rule later on - likely in 2020. PHMSA Final Rule: Gas Transmission Pipelines “These forward-looking rules will help ensure pipeline operators invest in continuous improvements to pipeline safety and integrity management.” Important Information on Each of the New PHMSA RulesĮach of the new rules includes important information for pipeline operators, midstream, and gas transmission operators. energy production will require greater anticipation and preparation for emerging risks to public safety,” said PHMSA Administrator Skip Elliott. “These are significant revisions to federal pipeline safety laws and will improve the safety of our nation’s energy infrastructure,” said U.S. The other two published rules focus on the safety of hazardous liquid pipelines and enhanced emergency order procedures. Included was a portion of the Mega Rule that focuses on the safety of gas transmission pipelines. On October 1, 2019, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) submitted three major rules to the federal register focused on pipeline safety.
