Comment from API, LEPA, GPA Midstream Association, and AFPM

Summary: The American Petroleum Institute, Liquid Energy Pipeline Association, GPA Midstream Association, and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers are advocating for the modernization of pipeline safety regulations. They argue that current repair criteria are outdated and prescriptive, and they propose adopting a risk-based approach that leverages modern engineering practices and technologies to reduce unnecessary repairs and costs.