Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A372/A372M
Abstract
PHMSA is confirming the effective date for a DFR published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2026. The DFR amended PHMSA's regulations at 49 CFR part 192 to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM A372/A372M, Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels (ASTM A372/ A372M).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-15581 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-15581 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Transportation in the Federal Register on July 31, 2026, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. PHMSA is confirming the effective date for a DFR published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2026. The DFR amended PHMSA's regulations at 49 CFR part 192 to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM A372/A372M, Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels (ASTM A372/ A372M). View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/31/2026-15581/pipeline-safety-standards-update-astm-a372a372m.
Is document 2026-15581 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-15581 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.