U.S. DOT/RSPA - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments on Revised Form

Document ID: PHMSA-RSPA-2001-8663-0001
Document Type: Rule
Agency: Pipeline And Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Topics: No Topics associated with this document
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 195
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Abstract:	This notice of proposed rulemaking would amend the pipeline safety regulations to lower the reporting threshold for hazardous liquid pipeline spills from 50 barrels to 5 gallons. We are also seeking comments on revisions to the hazardous liquid accident form to improve its usefulness. On the revised accident form, reporting for spills from 5 gallons to less than 5 barrels will require minimal information. The improvements to the hazardous liquid accident form are necessary to address known deficiencies in the current information collection. The improved information on failure cause categories and more detailed information about the impact of failed pipelines will improve pipeline safety statistics, increasing the overall usefulness of the data and making analysis more efficient and meaningful. Comments on the subject of this proposed rule must be received on or before May 21, 2001.
Document Subtype:	Federal Register Publication
Received Date:	March 20 2001, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Page Count:	4
Comment Due Date:	March 20 2001, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time