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OPS Regulations & Rulemaking:

Welcome to the Office of Pipeline Safety's (OPS) Regulations page. Here you will find information pertaining to Pipeline safety Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49 Part 186-199, Final rules and corrections to rules, OPS interpretations of the regulations, and additional notices and responses pertaining to the rule-making process. Files are available for viewing and downloading and can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate link below. This page is updated frequently. Any and all questions may be directed at the webmaster or by clicking on the specific program contact available for each topic. Thank you for accessing the OPS website.

Pipeline Regulations

2005-2006 Final Rule and Proposed Rule Documents Published in the Federal Register
Advisory Bulletins
Interpretations
Index of OPS Waivers
Notices  (Proposed Rulemaking, and General Notices)
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Participating in Rulemaking

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Part 190 - General Rulemaking Procedure
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General Rule Information

Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006
Pipeline Regulations - Historical 49 CFR
Pipeline Regulations: Current 49 CFR Sections 186-199
Pipeline Safety Statutes: 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601
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NTSB Open Pipeline Safety Recommendations
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Gas Integrity Management Final Rule
Small Natural Gas Systems Manual
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Response Options for Pipeline Operations in Compliance Proceedings

 


Last Update 10/14/2005