Pipeline Safety: Adjust Annual Report Deadlines

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) opposes the proposed rule to extend annual reporting deadlines for gas pipelines and other facilities from March 15 to June 15. They argue that timely data is essential for public safety, government oversight, and emergency response, and that the proposed delay is an unjustified deregulatory measure that favors industry costs over public transparency.

The GPA Midstream Association and the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America support the proposed extension of annual report and National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) submission deadlines from March 15 to June 15. They argue that the change is consistent with existing deadlines for other pipeline types, reduces burdensome compliance costs, and ensures consistency between interconnected reporting processes without increasing safety risks.

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), representing a trade association of propane industry companies, supports the proposed rule to harmonize reporting for various pipeline types. They specifically endorse the extension of the deadline for submitting geospatial information to improve data quality and cost control.