PHMSA–2007–0033; Administrative Procedures, Address Updates, and Technical Amendments; Interim final rule and request for comments.
SUMMARY: This interim final rule conforms PHMSA's administrative procedures with the Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006 (PIPES Act) by establishing the procedures PHMSA will follow in issuing safety orders and handling requests for special permits, including emergency special permits. This interim final rule also notifies operators about electronic docket information availability; updates addresses, telephone numbers, and routing symbols; and clarifies the time period for processing requests for written interpretations of the regulations. This interim final rule does not impose any new operating, maintenance, or other substantive requirements on pipeline owners or operators.
Effective Date: This interim final rule is effective . Comment date: Persons interested in submitting written comments on this interim final rule must do so by April 28, 2008. PHMSA will consider late filed comments so far as practicable.
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