In response to comments and concerns from industry stakeholders, PHMSA recently revised its National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) information collection proposal that was issued over a year ago.
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PHMSA Final Rule Amends Numerous Pipeline Safety Regulations
PHMSA issued a Final Rule that amends various Part 195 and 192 regulations relating to post-construction inspections, welding, gas component pressure testing requirements, and calculating pressure reductions for immediate repairs on liquid pipelines, among other changes.
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Proposed Expansion of NPMS Information Comment Period Extended
PHMSA extended the comment period for its recent proposed expansion of information that operators must submit to the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS). In response to an industry request for additional time, the Agency extended the comment period (which originally expired on September 29th) to December 1, 2014.
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Proposal to Substantially Expand Information Required in NPMS Submissions
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PHMSA recently proposed to significantly expand the information collected from operators through the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS). In the Agency’s notice and request for comment, PHMSA proposes to collect extensive information regarding pipeline attributes and extends reporting requirements to newly abandoned pipelines, regulated breakout tanks, and offshore gas gathering lines. …
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Comment Periods Extended on NPMS Information Collection and PHMSA Class Location Inquiry
PHMSA published an Information Collection Renewal Notice in June regarding the renewal of existing data that the Agency collects through the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS).
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