Pipeline Safety: Hazardous Liquid Valve Maintenance Schedule
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- Title
- Pipeline Safety: Hazardous Liquid Valve Maintenance Schedule
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
- Comment period
- Apr 24, 2026 – Jun 24, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-08077
- CFR
- 49 CFR Part 195
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- Jun 23, 2026American Petroleum Institute and Liquid Energy Pipeline AssociationSupportTrade association📎 Attachment
The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Liquid Energy Pipeline Association (LEPA) support the proposed rule to extend hazardous liquid pipeline valve inspection intervals from 7.5 months to 15 months. They argue that the proposal simplifies compliance, reduces regulatory burdens, and harmonizes requirements with natural gas pipelines without compromising safety.
Read comment → - Jun 23, 2026AFPMSupportTrade association📎 Attachment
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), a trade association representing the refining and petrochemical sector, supports the proposed rule to allow hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipeline operators to set their own valve inspection schedules. They argue that the proposal harmonizes requirements with gas transmission systems, reduces unnecessary regulatory burdens, and allows for a more risk-based approach to maintenance.
Read comment → - Jun 18, 2026South Bow CorporationOpposeBusiness📎 Attachment
South Bow Infrastructure Operations Inc. opposes the proposed biannual valve inspection frequency, arguing that annual inspections are sufficient for maintaining valve performance and reliability. The company contends that biannual inspections create unnecessary operational risks, increase the burden on field and control room personnel, and divert resources from higher-risk maintenance activities.
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