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Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A578/A578M

FR Abstract
This DFR amends the PSRs to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM A578/A578M, Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications. 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
2025-12122
Federal Register Volume
90
Federal Register Year
2025-07-01
Federal Register Start Page
28061
Federal Register End Page
28064
Federal Agency
Transportation Department
Federal Register Link
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-01/pdf/2025-12122.pdf
CFR Citation
49 CFR 192
FR Citation
90 FR 28061
CFR title
49
CFR Part
192
Document Number
ASTM A578/A578M–17(2023)
Document Edition
2023
Standard Title
Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications, reapproved November 1, 2023
SDO
ASTM International
Standard Number Link
https://www.astm.org/standards-and-solutions/standards-and-publications/reading…
Excerpts
CONTACT: Brianna Wilson, Transportation Specialist, 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 pipeline safety regulations (PSRs, 49 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) part 192). Specifically, PHMSA is updating the referenced version of the industry standard ASTM A578/A578M, Standard Specification for Straight-Beam
Record Source
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