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§§ 102–118.175 and 102–118.180
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4. Remove §§ 102–118.175 and 102–
118.180.
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§ 102–118.240
[Amended]
5. Amend § 102–118.240 by removing
‘‘Federal Supply Service’’ in the address
and adding ‘‘Federal Acquisition
Service’’ in its place; removing ‘‘General
Products Commodity Center (7FXM–
WS)’’ and adding ‘‘Inventory
Management Branch (QSDACDB–WS)’’
in its place; and removing ‘‘6A24’’ and
adding ‘‘6A00’’ in its place.
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§ 102–118.245
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6. Amend § 102–118.245 by removing
‘‘Federal Supply Service’’ in the address
and adding ‘‘Federal Acquisition
Service’’ in its place; removing ‘‘General
Products Commodity Center (7FXM–
WS)’’ and adding ‘‘Inventory
Management Branch (QSDACDB–WS)’’
in its place; and removing ‘‘6A24’’ and
adding ‘‘6A00’’ in its place.
■ 7. Revise § 102–118.270 to read as
follows:
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§ 102–118.270 Must my agency establish a
prepayment audit program?
Yes, under 31 U.S.C. 3726, your
agency is required to establish a
prepayment audit program. Your agency
must send a preliminary copy of your
prepayment audit program to: General
Services Administration, Office of
Travel, Transportation and Asset
Management (MT), 1800 F Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20405.
§ 102–118.290
[Amended]
9. Amend § 102–118.380 by removing
‘‘Office of Transportation and Personal
Property (MT)’’ and adding ‘‘Office of
Travel, Transportation and Asset
Management (MT)’’ in its place; and by
removing ‘‘https://policyworks.gov/org/
main/MT’’.
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§ 102–118.495
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10. Amend § 102–118.495, by
removing ‘‘General Services Board of
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§ 102–118.580 May a TSP appeal a
prepayment audit decision of the GSA Audit
Division?
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(1) By United States Postal Service to:
Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
(CBCA), 1800 F Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20405.
(2) In person or by courier to: GSA
Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, 6th
floor, 1800 M Street, NW., Washington,
DC 20036.
(b) The CBCA will accept legible
submissions via facsimile (FAX) on
(202) 606–0019.
(a) Yes, the TSP may appeal to the
Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
(CBCA) under guidelines established in
this Subpart F, or file a claim with the
United States Court of Federal Claims.
The TSP’s request for review must be
received by the CBCA in writing within
6 months (not including time of war)
from the date the settlement action was
taken or within the periods of limitation
specified in 31 U.S.C. 3726, as
amended, whichever is later. The TSP
must address requests:
(1) By United States Postal Service to:
Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
(CBCA), 1800 F Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20405.
(2) In person or by courier to: Civilian
Board of Contract Appeals, 6th floor,
1800 M Street, NW., Washington, DC
20036.
(b) The CBCA will accept legible
submissions via facsimile (FAX) on
(202) 606–0019.
§ 102–118.660
§ 102–118.585
Pipeline Safety: Incorporation by
Reference Update: American
Petroleum Institute (API) Standards 5L
and 1104
[Amended]
12. Amend § 102–118.585 by
removing ‘‘GSBCA’’ in the section
heading and the first sentence and
adding ‘‘CBCA’’ in its place.
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§ 102–118.595
[Amended]
13. Amend § 102–118.595 by
removing ‘‘GSBCA’’ in the section
heading and the section text and adding
‘‘CBCA’’ in its place.
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§ 102–118.650
[Amended]
14. Amend § 102–118.650 by
removing ‘‘GSA Board of Contract
Appeals (GSBCA)’’ and adding ‘‘Civilian
Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA)’’ in
its place.
■ 15. Revise § 102–118.655 to read as
follows:
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8. Amend § 102–118.290 by removing
‘‘General Accounting Office’’ and ‘‘U. S.
General Accounting Office’’ wherever it
appears and adding ‘‘U.S. Government
Accountability Office’’ in its place.
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§ 102–118.380
Contract Appeals (GSBCA)’’ in the
section heading and adding ‘‘Civilian
Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA)’’ in
its place; and in the section text by
removing ‘‘GSBCA’’ and adding
‘‘CBCA’’ in its place.
■ 11. Revise § 102–118.580 to read as
follows:
§ 102–118.655 Are there time limits on a
TSP request for an administrative review by
the CBCA?
(a) Yes, the CBCA must receive a
request for review from the TSP within
six months (not including time of war)
from the date the settlement action was
taken or within the periods of limitation
specified in 31 U.S.C. 3726, as
amended, whichever is later. Address
requests:
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16. Amend § 102–118.660 by
removing ‘‘GSBCA’’ in the section
heading and the first sentence and
adding ‘‘CBCA’’ in its place.
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§ 102–118.665
[Amended]
17. Amend § 102–118.665 by
removing ‘‘GSBCA’’ in the section
heading and the section text and adding
‘‘CBCA’’ in its place.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
49 CFR Parts 192 and 195
[Docket No. PHMSA–2008–0334]
RIN 2137–AE42
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA), Department of Transportation
(DOT).
ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of
effective date.
SUMMARY: The Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA) is confirming the effective
date of April 14, 2009, for the direct
final rule that appeared in the Federal
Register on April 14, 2009. The direct
final rule incorporated by reference the
most recent editions of API
Specification 5L, ‘‘Specification for Line
Pipe’’ and API 1104, ‘‘Welding of
Pipelines and Related Facilities.’’
DATES: The effective date for the direct
final rule that appeared in the Federal
Register on April 14, 2009 (74 FR
17099) is confirmed as April 14, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information about the technical
standards, contact Mike Israni, (202)
366–4571, or by e-mail at
mike.israni@dot.gov. For all other
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information contact John Gale by phone
at (202) 366–4046.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
In the Federal Register of April 14,
2009, PHMSA published a direct final
rule adopting the most recent editions of
two consensus technical standards, the
American Petroleum Institute (API) 5L
(44th edition) and API 1104 (20th
edition). Through use of these
consensus standards, pipeline operators
will be able to use current technology,
materials, and practices. The
incorporation of the most recent
editions of these standards improves
clarity, consistency, and accuracy,
reduces unnecessary burdens on the
regulated community and will provide,
at minimum, an equivalent level of
safety. PHMSA did not eliminate the
use of the current referenced standards
but simply allowed the additional use of
these new standards. PHMSA may in
the future propose to eliminate the
incorporation of the existing referenced
standards.
Standards Incorporated by Reference
The National Technology Transfer
and Advancement Act of 1995 (Pub. L.
104–113) directs Federal agencies to use
voluntary consensus standards in lieu of
government-written standards whenever
possible. Voluntary consensus standards
are standards developed or adopted by
voluntary bodies that develop, establish,
or coordinate technical standards using
agreed upon procedures.
PHMSA’s Office of Pipeline Safety
participates in more than 25 national
voluntary consensus standards
committees. PHMSA’s policy is to adopt
voluntary consensus standards when
they are applicable to pipeline design,
construction, maintenance, inspection,
and repair. PHMSA has the ultimate
responsibility to ensure the best
interests of public safety are being
served. PHMSA reviews and approves
for incorporation by reference updated
versions based on this directive. When
PHMSA believes some aspect of the
standard does not meet this directive, it
will not incorporate the new edition, or
that part of the standard that it believes
is contradictory with the directive. In
recent years, PHMSA has adopted
dozens of new and revised voluntary
consensus standards into its gas
pipeline (49 CFR Part 192) regulations,
its liquefied natural gas (LNG) (49 CFR
Part 193) regulations, and its hazardous
liquid pipeline (49 CFR Part 195)
regulations.
Parts 192, 193, and 195 incorporate by
reference all or parts of more than 60
standards and specifications developed
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and published by technical
organizations, including the American
Petroleum Institute, American Gas
Association, American Society of Civil
Engineers, American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, American
Society for Testing and Materials,
Manufacturers Standardization Society
of the Valve and Fittings Industry,
National Fire Protection Association,
Plastics Pipe Institute, and Pipeline
Research Council International. These
organizations update and revise their
published standards every 3 to 5 years
to reflect modern technology and best
technical practices. PHMSA has
reviewed the revised voluntary
consensus standards being incorporated
in this final rule.
New Editions of Standards
The following new editions of
currently referenced standards are being
incorporated by reference (IBR) in parts
192 and 195. These new editions refine,
and clarify existing material in the
standard and generally do not introduce
new topics.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
•ANSI/API Spec 5L/ISO 3183
‘‘Specification for Line Pipe’’ (44th
edition, 2007) Referenced by 49 CFR
192.55(e); 192.112; 192.113; Item I,
Appendix B to part 192; 195.106(b)(1)(i);
195.106(e).
Amendments to API 5L in the 44th
edition include:
1. High default toughness criteria for
PSL 2 pipe previously not specified,
ensuring a higher toughness baseline for
most critical products in the field.
2. Restrictive dimensional limits
(including wall thickness, diameter, outof-round, pipe end geometric
irregularities) ensuring better field fit up
and welding.
3. More comprehensive description of
ultrasonic and radiographic methods
and documentation testing providing a
more consistent weld and body
inspection and pipe traceability is
improved through key inspection step.
4. New sour service and offshore
requirements including restrictive
documentation, processing, chemical
composition, inspection and mechanical
property controls ensuring well suited
product applied to these critical
applications.
• API 1104 ‘‘Welding of Pipelines and
Related Facilities,’’ (20th edition, errata,
2008) Referenced in 49 CFR 192.227(a);
192.229(c)(1); and 192.241(c); Item II,
Appendix B; 195.222; 195.228(b) and
195.214(a).
The 20th edition of API 1104 includes
a new Appendix A. Appendix A
describes the method to determine the
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maximum height and length of a weld
imperfection that can remain in a girth
weld and not be a threat to the integrity
of a pipeline. Appendix A in the 19th
edition is an old standard that was
developed in the 1970’s and at that time
X 60 material was the strongest pipe
available. Now X 80 is commonplace.
By letters dated September 26, 2008
and December 4, 2008, EVRAZ, Inc. and
California Steel Industries, Inc.,
petitioned PHMSA to allow the
immediate use of the 44th edition of API
5L. The petitioners explained that the
failure to allow the use of the newer
standard would adversely impact the
metallurgy and tolerances of the pipe
manufactured in their plants and that
the impact was industry-wide. Due to
the lead time of ordering steel pipe for
major infrastructure projects, the
petitioners urgently requested that
PHMSA allow the use of the newer
standard in order to avoid adverse
impacts on their customers’ projects
involving thousands of tons of pipe and
hundreds of workers.
The direct final rule was issued under
the procedures set forth in 49 CFR
190.339. That provision allows for
incorporation by reference of industry
standards by direct final rule. If an
adverse comment or notice of intent to
file an adverse comment is received, a
timely document would be published in
the Federal Register withdrawing this
direct final rule in whole or in part.
PHMSA did not receive any adverse
comments.
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 22,
2009 under the authority delegated in part 1.
Jeffrey D. Wiese,
Acting Deputy Administrator.
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ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: On July 31, 2008, TSA
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public transportation agencies, railroad
carriers, and their respective contractors
and subcontractors from knowingly
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
49 CFR Parts 192 and 195
[Docket No. PHMSA-2008-0334]
RIN 2137-AE42
Pipeline Safety: Incorporation by Reference Update: American
Petroleum Institute (API) Standards 5L and 1104
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.
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SUMMARY: The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA) is confirming the effective date of April 14, 2009, for the
direct final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on April 14,
2009. The direct final rule incorporated by reference the most recent
editions of API Specification 5L, ``Specification for Line Pipe'' and
API 1104, ``Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities.''
DATES: The effective date for the direct final rule that appeared in
the Federal Register on April 14, 2009 (74 FR 17099) is confirmed as
April 14, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the technical
standards, contact Mike Israni, (202) 366-4571, or by e-mail at
mike.israni@dot.gov. For all other
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information contact John Gale by phone at (202) 366-4046.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
In the Federal Register of April 14, 2009, PHMSA published a direct
final rule adopting the most recent editions of two consensus technical
standards, the American Petroleum Institute (API) 5L (44th edition) and
API 1104 (20th edition). Through use of these consensus standards,
pipeline operators will be able to use current technology, materials,
and practices. The incorporation of the most recent editions of these
standards improves clarity, consistency, and accuracy, reduces
unnecessary burdens on the regulated community and will provide, at
minimum, an equivalent level of safety. PHMSA did not eliminate the use
of the current referenced standards but simply allowed the additional
use of these new standards. PHMSA may in the future propose to
eliminate the incorporation of the existing referenced standards.
Standards Incorporated by Reference
The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (Pub.
L. 104-113) directs Federal agencies to use voluntary consensus
standards in lieu of government-written standards whenever possible.
Voluntary consensus standards are standards developed or adopted by
voluntary bodies that develop, establish, or coordinate technical
standards using agreed upon procedures.
PHMSA's Office of Pipeline Safety participates in more than 25
national voluntary consensus standards committees. PHMSA's policy is to
adopt voluntary consensus standards when they are applicable to
pipeline design, construction, maintenance, inspection, and repair.
PHMSA has the ultimate responsibility to ensure the best interests of
public safety are being served. PHMSA reviews and approves for
incorporation by reference updated versions based on this directive.
When PHMSA believes some aspect of the standard does not meet this
directive, it will not incorporate the new edition, or that part of the
standard that it believes is contradictory with the directive. In
recent years, PHMSA has adopted dozens of new and revised voluntary
consensus standards into its gas pipeline (49 CFR Part 192)
regulations, its liquefied natural gas (LNG) (49 CFR Part 193)
regulations, and its hazardous liquid pipeline (49 CFR Part 195)
regulations.
Parts 192, 193, and 195 incorporate by reference all or parts of
more than 60 standards and specifications developed and published by
technical organizations, including the American Petroleum Institute,
American Gas Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, American
Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society for Testing and
Materials, Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and
Fittings Industry, National Fire Protection Association, Plastics Pipe
Institute, and Pipeline Research Council International. These
organizations update and revise their published standards every 3 to 5
years to reflect modern technology and best technical practices. PHMSA
has reviewed the revised voluntary consensus standards being
incorporated in this final rule.
New Editions of Standards
The following new editions of currently referenced standards are
being incorporated by reference (IBR) in parts 192 and 195. These new
editions refine, and clarify existing material in the standard and
generally do not introduce new topics.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
ANSI/API Spec 5L/ISO 3183 ``Specification for Line Pipe''
(44th edition, 2007) Referenced by 49 CFR 192.55(e); 192.112; 192.113;
Item I, Appendix B to part 192; 195.106(b)(1)(i); 195.106(e).
Amendments to API 5L in the 44th edition include:
1. High default toughness criteria for PSL 2 pipe previously not
specified, ensuring a higher toughness baseline for most critical
products in the field.
2. Restrictive dimensional limits (including wall thickness,
diameter, out-of-round, pipe end geometric irregularities) ensuring
better field fit up and welding.
3. More comprehensive description of ultrasonic and radiographic
methods and documentation testing providing a more consistent weld and
body inspection and pipe traceability is improved through key
inspection step.
4. New sour service and offshore requirements including restrictive
documentation, processing, chemical composition, inspection and
mechanical property controls ensuring well suited product applied to
these critical applications.
API 1104 ``Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities,''
(20th edition, errata, 2008) Referenced in 49 CFR 192.227(a);
192.229(c)(1); and 192.241(c); Item II, Appendix B; 195.222; 195.228(b)
and 195.214(a).
The 20th edition of API 1104 includes a new Appendix A. Appendix A
describes the method to determine the maximum height and length of a
weld imperfection that can remain in a girth weld and not be a threat
to the integrity of a pipeline. Appendix A in the 19th edition is an
old standard that was developed in the 1970's and at that time X 60
material was the strongest pipe available. Now X 80 is commonplace.
By letters dated September 26, 2008 and December 4, 2008, EVRAZ,
Inc. and California Steel Industries, Inc., petitioned PHMSA to allow
the immediate use of the 44th edition of API 5L. The petitioners
explained that the failure to allow the use of the newer standard would
adversely impact the metallurgy and tolerances of the pipe manufactured
in their plants and that the impact was industry-wide. Due to the lead
time of ordering steel pipe for major infrastructure projects, the
petitioners urgently requested that PHMSA allow the use of the newer
standard in order to avoid adverse impacts on their customers' projects
involving thousands of tons of pipe and hundreds of workers.
The direct final rule was issued under the procedures set forth in
49 CFR 190.339. That provision allows for incorporation by reference of
industry standards by direct final rule. If an adverse comment or
notice of intent to file an adverse comment is received, a timely
document would be published in the Federal Register withdrawing this
direct final rule in whole or in part. PHMSA did not receive any
adverse comments.
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 22, 2009 under the authority
delegated in part 1.
Jeffrey D. Wiese,
Acting Deputy Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-15045 Filed 6-25-09; 8:45 am]
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