Docket Number PHMSA-2014-0086

Notice: Issuance of Advisory Bulletin

Summary: PHMSA published Advisory Bulletin ADB-2012-10 in the Federal Register on December 5, 2012, to remind operators of gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities of their responsibilities under current regulations to perform evaluations of their Integrity Management (IM) programs using meaningful performance metrics. PHMSA is issuing this Advisory Bulletin to expand that reminder by informing owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipelines that PHMSA has developed guidance on the elements and characteristics of a mature program evaluation process that uses meaningful metrics.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris McLaren by phone at 281-216-4455 or by email at chris.mclaren@dot.gov. All materials in this docket may be accessed electronically at http://www.regulations.gov. Information about PHMSA may be found at http://www.phmsa.dot.gov.