RULES EXTENDED TO LOW PRESSURE LINES

The U.S. Transportation Department's Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) has issued a rule extending federal regulation to many low pressure pipelines. Although its hazardous liquid safety rules have not applied to steel pipelines that operate at 20% or less of specified minimum yield strength, RSPA now will regulate any pipelines moving highly volatile liquids, lines through populated areas, or segments across navigable waterways. The rule was issued in the July 12 Federal

July 18, 1994

The U.S. Transportation Department's Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) has issued a rule extending federal regulation to many low pressure pipelines.

Although its hazardous liquid safety rules have not applied to steel pipelines that operate at 20% or less of specified minimum yield strength, RSPA now will regulate any pipelines moving highly volatile liquids, lines through populated areas, or segments across navigable waterways.

The rule was issued in the July 12 Federal Register.