Topic: Cohasset - Pipeline Integrity

NTSB Recommendation: Remove the exemption in regulations that permits pipe to be placed in natural gas service after pressure testing when the pipe cannot be verified to have been transported in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute's (API) recommended practice RP5L1.

PHMSA Action: PHMSA plans to explore the technical feasibility of removing the exemption or other alternative action. This notice will also address recommendations P-04-02 and P-04-03.

Latest PHMSA Response: Letter to NTSB 12/04/08

NTSB Status: OAR

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