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Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A53/A53M

FR Abstract
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard ASTM A53/A53M, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc- Coated, Welded and Seamless. 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
2026-08073
Federal Register Volume
91
Federal Register Year
2026-04-24
Federal Register Start Page
22032
Federal Register End Page
22036
CFR Citation
49 CFR 195
FR Citation
91 FR 22032
CFR title
49
CFR Part
195
Document Number
ASTM A53/A53M–24
Document Edition
2024
Standard Title
Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless, approved March 1, 2024
Excerpts
Specialist, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, by phone at 771-215-0969 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 Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations, 49 CFR parts 192 and 195. Specifically, PHMSA is updating the referenced edition of industry standard ASTM A53/A53M, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped
Record Source
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