Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration June 11, 2012 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Pipeline Safety: Mechanical Fitting Failure Reports
Document Number: 2012-14089
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-06-11
Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice provides clarification to owners and operators of gas distribution pipeline facilities when completing the Mechanical Fitting Failure Report Form, PHMSA F 7100.1-2. Initial reviews of reports submitted for calendar year 2011 failures have identified a need for PHMSA to issue this notice to provide operators with additional guidance for reporting the apparent cause. PHMSA has also enhanced the online submittal process and plans to implement further improvements.
Pipeline Safety: Requests for Special Permit
Document Number: 2012-14088
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-06-11
Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
Pursuant to the Federal pipeline safety laws, PHMSA is publishing this notice of special permit requests we have received from Norgasco, Inc., and BreitBurn Energy Company LP, two natural gas pipeline operators, seeking relief from compliance with certain requirements in the Federal pipeline safety regulations. This notice seeks public comments on the requests, including comments on any safety or environmental impacts. At the conclusion of the 30-day comment period, PHMSA will evaluate the requests and determine whether to grant or deny a special permit.
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