PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: PIPELINE SAFETY: AMENDMENTS TO LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Pipeline Safety: Amendments to Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Nov. 3 by Paul Roberti, Administrator.

Summary: PHMSA proposes updating its regulations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities to incorporate by reference the most recent industry safety standards and to make other changes to account for more than two decades of improvements and technological advancements. This rulemaking also responds to congressional mandates directing PHMSA to integrate risk-based regulatory approaches for certain LNG facilities.

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