Topic: Cohasset - Pipeline Integrity
NTSB Recommendation: Amend regulations to require that natural gas pipeline operators and hazardous liquid operators follow API-recommended practice for transportation of pipe on marine vessels.
PHMSA Action: PHMSA plans to explore the technical feasibility of removing the exemption or other alternative action. This is also addressing P-04-01 and P-04-03.
Latest PHMSA Response: Conduct technical study. Letter to NTSB 09/23/04
NTSB Status: OAR
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