PHMSA - Regulations

Regulations

Welcome to the Office of Pipeline Safety's (OPS) Regulations page. The pipeline safety regulations are in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 49 Parts 190 to 199.

Rulemakings currently open for public comment can be found on http://www.regulations.gov. Regulations.gov includes other non-rulemaking documents, including supporting materials, public comments, and Federal agency guidance. This site does not include all the documents associated with a particular rulemaking. If you want to review all the documents associated with a particular rulemaking or if you want to comment on a rule go on to http://www.regulations.gov.

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Pipeline Regulations & Applicable Laws

Pipeline Safety Regulations (Title 49 CFR Parts 190-199)

	PIPES Act of 2006
	You can also read the text-only version.

Pipeline Safety Statutes: 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601

Response Options for Pipeline Operations in Compliance Proceedings

This webpage explains options and provides guidance to operators involved in compliance proceedings.

Response Options for Pipeline Operators in Compliance Proceedings

Additional Resources

Agency Guidance

Integrity Management Program (Hazardous Liquid, Gas, Distribution)

Operator Qualification Requirements

Training and Publications

Additional Rulemaking Information

	Collaborative Framework for the Office of Pipeline Safety Cost-Benefit Analyses, Cost Benefit Report
	Note: This is a final edition of this document.

	Cost-Benefit Analysis of Pipeline Mapping, Appendix A
	Note: This is a final edition of this document.

Feasibility Determination of Remotely Controlled Valves (RCV) on Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines