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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...
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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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EWN Compliance Leadership Forum (Feb. 18th 2026)
Energy Worldnet (EWN) hosted the first-ever Compliance Leadership Forum (CLF)—a peer-to-peer space designed for candid, practical conversations about...
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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...