Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments; Technical Correction, 53880-53882 [2024-14115]

Download as PDF 53880 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 125 / Friday, June 28, 2024 / Rules and Regulations List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 192 Gas, Natural Gas, Pipeline Safety, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements. In consideration of the foregoing, PHMSA makes the following correcting amendments to 49 CFR part 192: PART 192—TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL GAS AND OTHER GAS BY PIPELINE: MINIMUM FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS 1. The authority citation for part 192 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 30 U.S.C. 185(w)(3), 49 U.S.C. 5103, 60101 et. seq., and 49 CFR 1.97. 2. Amend § 192.617 by revising paragraphs (b), (c) introductory text, and (d) to read as follows: ■ § 192.617 Investigation of failures and incidents. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES * * * * * (b) Post-failure and incident lessons learned. Each operator of a transmission or distribution pipeline must develop, implement, and incorporate lessons learned from a post-failure or incident review into its written procedures, including personnel training and qualification programs; and design, construction, testing, maintenance, operations, and emergency procedure manuals and specifications. (c) Analysis of rupture and valve shutoffs. If an incident on an onshore gas transmission pipeline involves the closure of a rupture-mitigation valve (RMV), as defined at § 192.3, or the closure of alternative equivalent technology, the operator of the pipeline must also conduct a post-incident analysis of all of the factors that may have impacted the release volume and the consequences of the incident and identify and implement operations and maintenance measures to prevent or minimize the consequences of a future incident. The requirements of this paragraph (c) are not applicable to gas distribution or gas gathering pipelines. The analysis must include all relevant factors impacting the release volume and consequences, including, but not limited to, the following: * * * * * (d) Rupture post-failure and incident summary. If a failure or incident on an onshore gas transmission pipeline involves the identification of a rupture following a notification of potential rupture, or the closure of an RMV (as those terms are defined at § 192.3), or the closure of an alternative equivalent technology, the operator of the pipeline must complete a summary of the postfailure or incident review required by VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:52 Jun 27, 2024 Jkt 262001 paragraph (c) of this section within 90 days of the incident, and while the investigation is pending, conduct quarterly status reviews until the investigation is complete and a final post-incident summary is prepared. The final post-failure or incident summary, and all other reviews and analyses produced under the requirements of this section, must be reviewed, dated, and signed by the’operator’s appropriate senior executive officer. The final postfailure or incident summary, all investigation and analysis documents used to prepare it, and records of lessons learned must be kept for the useful life of the pipeline. The requirements of this paragraph (d) are not applicable to gas distribution or gas gathering pipelines. ■ 3. Amend § 192.635 by adding paragraph (c) to read as follows: Technical Information: Rod Seeley by phone at 281–513–1741 or by email at rodrick.m.seeley@dot.gov. Regulatory Information: Brianna Wilson by phone at 771–215–0969 or by email at brianna.wilson@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2024–14116 Filed 6–27–24; 8:45 am] I. Background and Need for Technical Correction On April 29, 2024, PHMSA published a final rule titled ‘‘Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments,’’ 1 which incorporates by reference all or parts of more than 20 new or updated voluntary, consensus industry technical standards. The amendments in the final rule allow pipeline operators to use current technologies, improved materials, and updated industry and management practices. Additionally, the final rule clarified certain regulatory provisions and made several editorial corrections. This notice identifies a technical correction at 49 CFR 192.121(c)(2)(iv), as set forth below. The final rule inadvertently deleted or omitted text found at Table 1 under § 192.121(c)(2)(iv). The publication of this correction is needed to ensure that the final rule reads as intended. BILLING CODE 4910–60–P II. Regulatory Analyses and Notices § 192.635 Notification of potential rupture. * * * * * (c) This section does not apply to any gas gathering line. Issued in Washington, DC, on June 20, 2024, under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.97. Tristan H. Brown, Deputy Administrator. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 192 [Docket No. PHMSA–2016–0002; Amdt. No. 192–137] RIN 2137–AF13 Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments; Technical Correction Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; correction. AGENCY: PHMSA is issuing a technical correction to regulations promulgated in its April 29, 2024, final rule titled ‘‘Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments.’’ The correction addresses text that was inadvertently deleted or omitted by the final rule. DATES: This correction is effective June 28, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 A. Statutory/Legal Authority Statutory authority for this notice’s correction to the final rule, as with the final rule itself, whose discussion of statutory authority at Section VI., 89 FR 33264, is adopted herein by reference, is provided by the Federal Pipeline Safety Act (49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.). The Secretary delegated his authority under the Federal Pipeline Safety Act to the PHMSA Administrator under 49 CFR 1.97. PHMSA finds it has good cause to make this correction without notice and comment pursuant to section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA, 5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.). Section 553(b)(B) of the APA provides that, when an agency for good cause finds that notice and public procedure are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest, the agency may issue a rule without providing notice and an opportunity for public comment. As explained above, the textual alterations herein consist of an editorial and technical correction, including revision to or codification of regulatory language inadvertently deleted or omitted by the final rule, consistent with statements in the administrative record. The technical 1 89 E:\FR\FM\28JNR1.SGM FR 33264 (Apr. 29, 2024). 28JNR1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 125 / Friday, June 28, 2024 / Rules and Regulations correction makes no substantive changes to the final rule but merely facilitate its implementation by aligning the regulatory text with the explanatory material in the final rule’s preamble, amendatory text, and administrative record. Because the final rule is the product of an extensive administrative record with numerous opportunities for public comment, including through written comments and the Pipeline Advisory Committees, PHMSA finds that additional comment on the correction herein is unnecessary. The immediate effective date of the correction contained in this document is authorized under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) of the APA. Section 553(d)(3) provides that a rule should take effect ‘‘not less than 30 days’’ after publication in the Federal Register, except for when good cause is found by the agency and published within the rule, thus allowing for earlier effectiveness. 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3). ‘‘[T]he purpose of the thirtyday waiting period is to give affected parties a reasonable time to adjust their behavior before the final rule takes effect.’’ Omnipoint Corp. v. F.C.C., 78 F.3d 620, 630 (D.C. Cir. 1996). PHMSA finds that good cause under section 553(d)(3) of the APA supports making the revisions effective upon publication in the Federal Register because the editorial and technical correction at § 192.121 (c)(2)(iv) is consistent with the preamble of the final rule and Advisory Committee discussions on the subject. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES B. Executive Order 12866 and 14094, and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This correction has been evaluated in accordance with existing policies and procedures and is considered not significant under each of Executive Orders 12866 (‘‘Regulatory Planning and Review’’) 2 and 14094 (‘‘Modernizing Regulatory Review’’),3 and DOT Order 2100.6A (‘‘Rulemaking and Guidance Procedures’’); therefore, this notice has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). PHMSA finds that the editorial and technical correction herein, in all respects consistent with the final rule, imposes no incremental compliance costs nor adversely affects safety, as it merely corrects a non-substantive typographical error made during the drafting of the final rule and restores the intent of the final rule as discussed in its preamble and supporting documentation. 2 58 3 88 FR 51735, (Oct. 4, 1993). FR 21879 (Apr. 11, 2023). VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:52 Jun 27, 2024 Jkt 262001 C. Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive Order 13272, and DOT Policies and Procedures The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires agencies to review regulations to assess their impact on small entities unless the agency head certifies that a rulemaking will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities including small businesses, not-forprofit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations under 50,000. The Regulatory Flexibility Act directs agencies to establish exceptions and differing compliance standards for small businesses, where possible to do so and still meet the objectives of applicable regulatory statutes. Executive Order 13272 (‘‘Proper Consideration of Small Entities in Agency Rulemaking’’) 4 requires agencies to establish procedures and policies to promote compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act and to ‘‘thoroughly review draft rules to assess and take appropriate account of the potential impact’’ of the rules on small businesses, governmental jurisdictions, and small organizations. The DOT posts its implementing guidance on a dedicated web page.5 As explained in the Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (FRFA), PHMSA found that the final rule would not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities.6 Therefore, PHMSA expects that these corrections— like the amendments in the final rule— will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Because the technical corrections herein will impose no new incremental compliance costs, PHMSA understands the analysis in the FRFA remains unchanged. D. Paperwork Reduction Act The correction in this document imposes no new or revised information collection requirements beyond those discussed in the final rule. E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 PHMSA analyzed the correction in this notice under the factors in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA, 2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) and 4 67 FR 53461 (Aug. 16, 2002). ‘‘Rulemaking Requirements Related to Small Entities,’’ https://www.transportation.gov/ regulations/rulemaking-requirements-concerningsmall-entities (last accessed June 17, 2021). 6 89 FR 33264, 33276. 5 DOT, PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 53881 determined that the corrections to the final rule herein do not impose enforceable duties of $100 million or more, adjusted for inflation, in any one year, on State, local, or Tribal governments, or on the private sector. PHMSA prepared an analysis of the UMRA considerations in the final rule, which is available in the docket for the rulemaking. Because the correction herein will impose no new incremental compliance costs, the analysis in that UMRA discussion for the final rule remains unchanged. F. Environmental Assessment The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) requires Federal agencies to prepare a detailed statement on major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. PHMSA analyzed the final rule in accordance with NEPA, implementing Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), and DOT implementing policies (DOT Order 5610.1C, ‘‘Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts’’) and determined the final rule would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment.7 The correction to the final rule in this notice has no effect on PHMSA’s earlier NEPA analysis, as it is consistent with, and facilitates compliance with, the final rule. G. Privacy Act Statement In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), the DOT solicits comments from the public to inform its rulemaking process. The DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provided, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. H. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) PHMSA has analyzed this correction in accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13132 (‘‘Federalism’’).8 The correction herein is consistent with, and facilitates compliance with, the final rule, and does not have any substantial direct effect on the States, the relationship between the Federal Government and the States, or the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government beyond what was accounted for in the final rule. This notice does not contain any provision that imposes any substantial direct compliance costs on State or local 7 89 8 64 E:\FR\FM\28JNR1.SGM FR 33264, 33276–78 (Apr. 29, 2024). FR 43255 (Aug. 10, 1999). 28JNR1 53882 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 125 / Friday, June 28, 2024 / Rules and Regulations governments, nor any new provision that preempts State law. Therefore, the consultation and funding requirements of Executive Order 13132 do not apply. I. Executive Order 13211 Executive Order 13211 (‘‘Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use’’) 9 requires federal agencies to prepare a Statement of Energy Effects for any ‘‘significant energy action.’’ The correction herein does not invoke any issues under Executive Order 13211. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES J. Executive Order 13175 This correction was analyzed in accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13175 (‘‘Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments’’) 10 and DOT Order 5301.1A (‘‘Department of Transportation Tribal Consultation Policies and Procedures’’). Executive Order 13175 and DOT Order 5301.1A require DOT Operating Administrations to assure meaningful and timely input from Native American tribal government representatives in the development of rules that significantly or uniquely affect tribal communities by imposing ‘‘substantial direct compliance costs’’ or ‘‘substantial direct effects’’ on such communities, or the relationship and distribution of power between the Federal Government and Native American tribes. Because the correction herein does not have Tribal implications or impose substantial direct compliance costs on Indian Tribal governments, the funding and consultation requirements of Executive Order 13175 do not apply. K. Executive Order 13609 and International Trade Analysis Under Executive Order 13609 (‘‘Promoting International Regulatory Cooperation’’),11 agencies must consider whether the impacts associated with significant variations between domestic and international regulatory approaches are unnecessary or may impair the ability of American business to export and compete internationally. In meeting shared challenges involving health, safety, labor, security, environmental, and other issues, international regulatory cooperation can identify approaches that are at least as protective as those that are or would be adopted in the absence of such cooperation. International regulatory cooperation can also reduce, eliminate, or prevent unnecessary differences in regulatory 9 66 FR 28355 (May 22, 2001). 10 65 FR 67249 (Nov. 6, 2000). 11 77 FR 26413 (May 4, 2012). VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:52 Jun 27, 2024 requirements. The correction to the final rule in this notice does not impact international trade. L. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs federal agencies to use voluntary consensus standards in their regulatory activities unless doing so would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., specification of materials, test methods, or performance requirements) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standard bodies. The final rule adopted more than 20 new or updated voluntary, consensus industry technical standards. The correction herein does not change the final rule’s analysis. M. Cybersecurity and Executive Order 14028 Executive Order 14028 (‘‘Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity’’) 12 directed the federal government to improve its efforts to identify, deter, and respond to ‘‘persistent and increasingly sophisticated malicious cyber campaigns.’’ The correction herein does not invoke any cybersecurity issues. N. Severability This correction does not present any issues with severability. TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (c)(2)(iv) PE pipe: minimum wall thickness and SDR values Minimum wall thickness (inches) Pipe size (inches) ⁄ ″ CTS ............... ⁄ ″ IPS ................ 3⁄4″ CTS ............... 3⁄4″ IPS ................ 1″ CTS ................. 1″ IPS .................. 11⁄4″ CTS ............. 11⁄4″ IPS .............. 11⁄2″ IPS .............. 2″ ......................... 3″ ......................... 4″ ......................... 6″ ......................... 8″ ......................... 10″ ....................... 12″ ....................... 16″ ....................... 18″ ....................... 20″ ....................... 22″ ....................... 24″ ....................... 0.090 0.090 0.090 0.095 0.099 0.119 0.121 0.151 0.173 0.216 0.259 0.265 0.315 0.411 0.512 0.607 0.762 0.857 0.952 1.048 1.143 12 12 * * * Corresponding dimension ratio (values) * 7 9.3 9.7 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 13.5 17 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 * Issued in Washington, DC, on June 20, 2024, under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.97. Tristan H. Brown, Deputy Administrator. [FR Doc. 2024–14115 Filed 6–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P O. Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) A RIN is assigned to each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations. The Regulatory Information Service Center publishes the Unified Agenda in April and October of each year. The RIN contained in the heading of this document can be used to cross-reference this action with the Unified Agenda. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 192 Incorporation by reference, Pipeline safety, Natural gas. Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2024 Commercial Closure for Gag in the South Atlantic Correction AGENCY: In FR Doc. 2024–08624 that appears on page 33281 of the Federal Register on Monday, April 29, 2024, the following correction is made: ■ 1. On page 33281, in column 1, in amendatory instruction 8, paragraph (c)(2)(iv) is corrected to read as follows: § 192.121 * [Corrected] * * (c) * * * 12 86 Jkt 262001 (2) * * * (iv) The wall thickness for a given outside diameter is not less than that listed in Table 1 to this paragraph (c)(2)(iv): PO 00000 * * FR 26633 (May 17, 2021). Frm 00034 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 622 [Docket No. 140819686–5999–02; RTID 0648–XE065] National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. NMFS implements an accountability measure for the commercial sector of gag in South Atlantic Federal waters. NMFS projects that commercial landings of gag will reach the adjusted commercial quota for 2024. Therefore, NMFS closes the commercial sector of gag in South SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28JNR1.SGM 28JNR1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 125 (Friday, June 28, 2024)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

49 CFR Parts 192

[Docket No. PHMSA-2016-0002; Amdt. No. 192-137]
RIN 2137-AF13


Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to 
Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments; Technical Correction

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), 
DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: PHMSA is issuing a technical correction to regulations 
promulgated in its April 29, 2024, final rule titled ``Periodic Updates 
of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous 
Amendments.'' The correction addresses text that was inadvertently 
deleted or omitted by the final rule.

DATES: This correction is effective June 28, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    Technical Information: Rod Seeley by phone at 281-513-1741 or by 
email at [email protected].
    Regulatory Information: Brianna Wilson by phone at 771-215-0969 or 
by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background and Need for Technical Correction

    On April 29, 2024, PHMSA published a final rule titled ``Pipeline 
Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical 
Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments,'' \1\ which incorporates by 
reference all or parts of more than 20 new or updated voluntary, 
consensus industry technical standards. The amendments in the final 
rule allow pipeline operators to use current technologies, improved 
materials, and updated industry and management practices. Additionally, 
the final rule clarified certain regulatory provisions and made several 
editorial corrections. This notice identifies a technical correction at 
49 CFR 192.121(c)(2)(iv), as set forth below. The final rule 
inadvertently deleted or omitted text found at Table 1 under Sec.  
192.121(c)(2)(iv). The publication of this correction is needed to 
ensure that the final rule reads as intended.
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    \1\ 89 FR 33264 (Apr. 29, 2024).
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II. Regulatory Analyses and Notices

A. Statutory/Legal Authority

    Statutory authority for this notice's correction to the final rule, 
as with the final rule itself, whose discussion of statutory authority 
at Section VI., 89 FR 33264, is adopted herein by reference, is 
provided by the Federal Pipeline Safety Act (49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.). 
The Secretary delegated his authority under the Federal Pipeline Safety 
Act to the PHMSA Administrator under 49 CFR 1.97.
    PHMSA finds it has good cause to make this correction without 
notice and comment pursuant to section 553(b) of the Administrative 
Procedure Act (APA, 5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.). Section 553(b)(B) of the APA 
provides that, when an agency for good cause finds that notice and 
public procedure are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the 
public interest, the agency may issue a rule without providing notice 
and an opportunity for public comment. As explained above, the textual 
alterations herein consist of an editorial and technical correction, 
including revision to or codification of regulatory language 
inadvertently deleted or omitted by the final rule, consistent with 
statements in the administrative record. The technical

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correction makes no substantive changes to the final rule but merely 
facilitate its implementation by aligning the regulatory text with the 
explanatory material in the final rule's preamble, amendatory text, and 
administrative record. Because the final rule is the product of an 
extensive administrative record with numerous opportunities for public 
comment, including through written comments and the Pipeline Advisory 
Committees, PHMSA finds that additional comment on the correction 
herein is unnecessary.
    The immediate effective date of the correction contained in this 
document is authorized under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) of the APA. Section 
553(d)(3) provides that a rule should take effect ``not less than 30 
days'' after publication in the Federal Register, except for when good 
cause is found by the agency and published within the rule, thus 
allowing for earlier effectiveness. 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3). ``[T]he purpose 
of the thirty-day waiting period is to give affected parties a 
reasonable time to adjust their behavior before the final rule takes 
effect.'' Omnipoint Corp. v. F.C.C., 78 F.3d 620, 630 (D.C. Cir. 1996). 
PHMSA finds that good cause under section 553(d)(3) of the APA supports 
making the revisions effective upon publication in the Federal Register 
because the editorial and technical correction at Sec.  192.121 
(c)(2)(iv) is consistent with the preamble of the final rule and 
Advisory Committee discussions on the subject.

B. Executive Order 12866 and 14094, and DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures

    This correction has been evaluated in accordance with existing 
policies and procedures and is considered not significant under each of 
Executive Orders 12866 (``Regulatory Planning and Review'') \2\ and 
14094 (``Modernizing Regulatory Review''),\3\ and DOT Order 2100.6A 
(``Rulemaking and Guidance Procedures''); therefore, this notice has 
not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). PHMSA 
finds that the editorial and technical correction herein, in all 
respects consistent with the final rule, imposes no incremental 
compliance costs nor adversely affects safety, as it merely corrects a 
non-substantive typographical error made during the drafting of the 
final rule and restores the intent of the final rule as discussed in 
its preamble and supporting documentation.
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    \2\ 58 FR 51735, (Oct. 4, 1993).
    \3\ 88 FR 21879 (Apr. 11, 2023).
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C. Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive Order 13272, and DOT Policies 
and Procedures

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires 
agencies to review regulations to assess their impact on small entities 
unless the agency head certifies that a rulemaking will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
including small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are 
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, 
and governmental jurisdictions with populations under 50,000. The 
Regulatory Flexibility Act directs agencies to establish exceptions and 
differing compliance standards for small businesses, where possible to 
do so and still meet the objectives of applicable regulatory statutes. 
Executive Order 13272 (``Proper Consideration of Small Entities in 
Agency Rulemaking'') \4\ requires agencies to establish procedures and 
policies to promote compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act and 
to ``thoroughly review draft rules to assess and take appropriate 
account of the potential impact'' of the rules on small businesses, 
governmental jurisdictions, and small organizations. The DOT posts its 
implementing guidance on a dedicated web page.\5\
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    \4\ 67 FR 53461 (Aug. 16, 2002).
    \5\ DOT, ``Rulemaking Requirements Related to Small Entities,'' 
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    As explained in the Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (FRFA), 
PHMSA found that the final rule would not have a significant impact on 
a substantial number of small entities.\6\ Therefore, PHMSA expects 
that these corrections--like the amendments in the final rule--will not 
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. Because the technical corrections herein will impose no new 
incremental compliance costs, PHMSA understands the analysis in the 
FRFA remains unchanged.
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D. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The correction in this document imposes no new or revised 
information collection requirements beyond those discussed in the final 
rule.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    PHMSA analyzed the correction in this notice under the factors in 
the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA, 2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) 
and determined that the corrections to the final rule herein do not 
impose enforceable duties of $100 million or more, adjusted for 
inflation, in any one year, on State, local, or Tribal governments, or 
on the private sector. PHMSA prepared an analysis of the UMRA 
considerations in the final rule, which is available in the docket for 
the rulemaking. Because the correction herein will impose no new 
incremental compliance costs, the analysis in that UMRA discussion for 
the final rule remains unchanged.

F. Environmental Assessment

    The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 
et seq.) requires Federal agencies to prepare a detailed statement on 
major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human 
environment. PHMSA analyzed the final rule in accordance with NEPA, 
implementing Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR parts 
1500-1508), and DOT implementing policies (DOT Order 5610.1C, 
``Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts'') and determined 
the final rule would not significantly affect the quality of the human 
environment.\7\ The correction to the final rule in this notice has no 
effect on PHMSA's earlier NEPA analysis, as it is consistent with, and 
facilitates compliance with, the final rule.
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    \7\ 89 FR 33264, 33276-78 (Apr. 29, 2024).
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G. Privacy Act Statement

    In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), the DOT solicits comments from 
the public to inform its rulemaking process. The DOT posts these 
comments, without edit, including any personal information the 
commenter provided, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system 
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy.

H. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)

    PHMSA has analyzed this correction in accordance with the 
principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13132 
(``Federalism'').\8\ The correction herein is consistent with, and 
facilitates compliance with, the final rule, and does not have any 
substantial direct effect on the States, the relationship between the 
Federal Government and the States, or the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government beyond what was 
accounted for in the final rule. This notice does not contain any 
provision that imposes any substantial direct compliance costs on State 
or local

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governments, nor any new provision that preempts State law. Therefore, 
the consultation and funding requirements of Executive Order 13132 do 
not apply.
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I. Executive Order 13211

    Executive Order 13211 (``Actions Concerning Regulations That 
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use'') \9\ 
requires federal agencies to prepare a Statement of Energy Effects for 
any ``significant energy action.'' The correction herein does not 
invoke any issues under Executive Order 13211.
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    \9\ 66 FR 28355 (May 22, 2001).
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J. Executive Order 13175

    This correction was analyzed in accordance with the principles and 
criteria contained in Executive Order 13175 (``Consultation and 
Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments'') \10\ and DOT Order 
5301.1A (``Department of Transportation Tribal Consultation Policies 
and Procedures''). Executive Order 13175 and DOT Order 5301.1A require 
DOT Operating Administrations to assure meaningful and timely input 
from Native American tribal government representatives in the 
development of rules that significantly or uniquely affect tribal 
communities by imposing ``substantial direct compliance costs'' or 
``substantial direct effects'' on such communities, or the relationship 
and distribution of power between the Federal Government and Native 
American tribes. Because the correction herein does not have Tribal 
implications or impose substantial direct compliance costs on Indian 
Tribal governments, the funding and consultation requirements of 
Executive Order 13175 do not apply.
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    \10\ 65 FR 67249 (Nov. 6, 2000).
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K. Executive Order 13609 and International Trade Analysis

    Under Executive Order 13609 (``Promoting International Regulatory 
Cooperation''),\11\ agencies must consider whether the impacts 
associated with significant variations between domestic and 
international regulatory approaches are unnecessary or may impair the 
ability of American business to export and compete internationally. In 
meeting shared challenges involving health, safety, labor, security, 
environmental, and other issues, international regulatory cooperation 
can identify approaches that are at least as protective as those that 
are or would be adopted in the absence of such cooperation. 
International regulatory cooperation can also reduce, eliminate, or 
prevent unnecessary differences in regulatory requirements. The 
correction to the final rule in this notice does not impact 
international trade.
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    \11\ 77 FR 26413 (May 4, 2012).
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L. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 
U.S.C. 272 note) directs federal agencies to use voluntary consensus 
standards in their regulatory activities unless doing so would be 
inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary 
consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., specification of 
materials, test methods, or performance requirements) that are 
developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standard bodies. The final 
rule adopted more than 20 new or updated voluntary, consensus industry 
technical standards. The correction herein does not change the final 
rule's analysis.

M. Cybersecurity and Executive Order 14028

    Executive Order 14028 (``Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity'') 
\12\ directed the federal government to improve its efforts to 
identify, deter, and respond to ``persistent and increasingly 
sophisticated malicious cyber campaigns.'' The correction herein does 
not invoke any cybersecurity issues.
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    \12\ 86 FR 26633 (May 17, 2021).
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N. Severability

    This correction does not present any issues with severability.

O. Regulation Identifier Number (RIN)

    A RIN is assigned to each regulatory action listed in the Unified 
Agenda of Federal Regulations. The Regulatory Information Service 
Center publishes the Unified Agenda in April and October of each year. 
The RIN contained in the heading of this document can be used to cross-
reference this action with the Unified Agenda.

List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 192

    Incorporation by reference, Pipeline safety, Natural gas.

Correction

    In FR Doc. 2024-08624 that appears on page 33281 of the Federal 
Register on Monday, April 29, 2024, the following correction is made:

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1. On page 33281, in column 1, in amendatory instruction 8, paragraph 
(c)(2)(iv) is corrected to read as follows:


Sec.  192.121  [Corrected]

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (iv) The wall thickness for a given outside diameter is not less 
than that listed in Table 1 to this paragraph (c)(2)(iv):

                     Table 1 to Paragraph (c)(2)(iv)
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             PE pipe: minimum wall thickness and SDR values
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                                           Minimum wall    Corresponding
           Pipe size  (inches)               thickness       dimension
                                             (inches)     ratio (values)
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\1/2\'' CTS.............................           0.090               7
\1/2\'' IPS.............................           0.090             9.3
\3/4\'' CTS.............................           0.090             9.7
\3/4\'' IPS.............................           0.095              11
1'' CTS.................................           0.099              11
1'' IPS.................................           0.119              11
1 \1/4\'' CTS...........................           0.121              11
1 \1/4\'' IPS...........................           0.151              11
1 \1/2\'' IPS...........................           0.173              11
2''.....................................           0.216              11
3''.....................................           0.259            13.5
4''.....................................           0.265              17
6''.....................................           0.315              21
8''.....................................           0.411              21
10''....................................           0.512              21
12''....................................           0.607              21
16''....................................           0.762              21
18''....................................           0.857              21
20''....................................           0.952              21
22''....................................           1.048              21
24''....................................           1.143              21
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 20, 2024, under authority 
delegated in 49 CFR 1.97.
Tristan H. Brown,
Deputy Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2024-14115 Filed 6-27-24; 8:45 am]
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