PHMSA Sets Public Meeting on Gas Pipeline Safety Proposal
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PHMSA is holding a public advisory committee meeting to review proposed safety updates for gas distribution pipelines. The discussion will focus on rules that could require operators to update integrity management programs, emergency response plans, operating manuals, and other safety practices. Gas distribution pipeline operators, small liquefied petroleum gas operators, state pipeline safety agencies, and compliance teams should track the meeting because it will shape PHMSA’s final rule. Public attendance requires registration by May 22, 2026, and written comments on the meeting are due by June 29, 2026.
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Key Changes
- Announces a public Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee meeting on May 28, 2026
- Sets May 22, 2026 as the requested registration deadline for attendees
- Sets June 29, 2026 as the deadline for written public comments on the meeting
Obligations
What this law requires
Members of the public who wish to attend the GPAC meeting, whether in person or virtually, must register through the official meeting website and provide their name and affiliation.
Individuals who require disability accommodations for the meeting must notify Joe Berry by phone or email at least five days before the meeting.
Written public comments on the GPAC meeting proceedings must be submitted to PHMSA by the stated comment deadline.
Public comments submitted in response to the notice must identify docket number PHMSA-2021-0046 at the beginning of the comments.
Commenters submitting comments by mail must submit two copies and may include a self-addressed stamped postcard if they want confirmation of receipt.