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Rule2025-19327

Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A578/A578M

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Published
October 2, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026

Issuing agencies

Transportation DepartmentPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Abstract

PHMSA is confirming the effective date for the DFR that appeared in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025. The DFR amended PHMSA's regulations at 49 CFR part 192 to incorporate by reference ASTM International's updated industry standard ASTM A578/A578M, "Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications."

Indexed from Federal Register on October 2, 2025.

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