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Kevin Speicher

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PHMSA's New Approach — 40+ Rulemakings Instead of One, and What's Actually in Them

If you've been watching the PHMSA rulemaking docket lately, you may have noticed something unusual: a flood of proposed rules, all dropping around the same time. That's not an accident, and it's worth understanding what changed and why.

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The Distribution Rule Advances: What Happened at the GPAC Meeting and What Comes Next

PHMSA's Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee, also known as the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC), met on May 28, 2026, to work through...

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Span of Control - Still a Gray Area, But Getting Clearer

Span of Control - Still a Gray Area, But Getting Clearer

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PHMSA Advisory Bulletin: One-Hour Incident Reporting Requirement

PHMSA has issued Advisory Bulletin ADB-2026-04, reminding gas pipeline, underground natural gas storage (UNGS), and LNG operators that incidents must...

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PHMSA Advisory Bulletin: Pipeline Safety in Extreme Winter Weather

As extreme winter weather events grow more unpredictable and intense, pipeline operators face increasing challenges to maintaining system integrity....

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PHMSA Advisory Bulletin: Integrity Risks of Type A Repair Sleeves

The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently issued Advisory Bulletin ADB–2026–02 to reinforce best practices for...

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PHMSA Final Rule on Class Location Changes for Gas Transmission Pipelines

Introduction: On January 14, 2026, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule codifying a new compliance...

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New Advisory Highlights Risks to Older Plastic Gas Pipes in High-Heat

New Advisory Highlights Risks to Older Plastic Gas Pipes in High-Heat Environments

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