PHMSA updates steel standards for pressure vessels
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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is updating its regulations regarding the type of steel used in certain gas pipelines.
Why it matters: This is a routine administrative update. It ensures that the legal standards for pipeline materials stay aligned with current engineering specifications.
Who it affects
- Pipeline operators and manufacturers using carbon or alloy steel forgings
This information comes from the Department of Transportation’s PHMSA; readers should consult the Federal Register for specific technical details before relying on this rule.
Agency: Transportation Department, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document