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Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A381/A381M

FR Abstract
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM A381/A381M-18, Standard Specification for Metal-Arc-Welded Carbon or High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Pipe for Use with High-Pressure Transmission Systems. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
Incorporation
FR Document Number
2025-12073
Federal Register Volume
90
Federal Register Year
2025-07-01
Federal Register Start Page
28112
Federal Register End Page
28116
CFR Citation
49 CFR 192
FR Citation
90 FR 28112
CFR title
49
CFR Part
192
Document Number
ASTM A381/A381M–23
Document Edition
2023
Standard Title
Standard Specification for Metal-Arc-Welded Carbon or High-Strength Low-alloy Steel Pipe for Use With High-Pressure Transmission Systems, approved November 1, 2023
Excerpts
CONTACT: Alyssa Imam, Transportation Specialist, by phone at (202) 738-3850 or email at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Discussion Through this DFR, PHMSA is incorporating by reference an update to a voluntary, consensus industry technical standard already incorporated by reference within the pipeline safety regulations (PSRs, 49 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) parts 192 and 195. Specifically, PHMSA is updating the referenced edition of industry standard ASTM A381/A381M, Standard Specification for
Record Source
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