# In-Line inspection of pipelines.

**Citation:** 49 CFR 195.591  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

When conducting in-line inspection of pipelines required by this part, each operator must comply with the requirements and recommendations of API Std 1163, ASNT ILI-PQ, and NACE SP0102 (all incorporated by reference, see § 195.3). An in-line inspection may also be conducted using tethered or remote-

## Document text

When conducting in-line inspection of pipelines required by this part, each operator must comply with the requirements and recommendations of API Std 1163, ASNT ILI-PQ, and NACE SP0102 (all incorporated by reference, see § 195.3). An in-line inspection may also be conducted using tethered or remote-control tools provided they generally comply with those sections of NACE SP0102 that are applicable.

[Amdt. 195-117, 90 FR 40766, Aug. 21, 2025]

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-195.591>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `e185e584daa43d42ca610d1719d72d1a61cc89fc666c77b3b3ce0575ded33708`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:54:41.219Z
- Exported: 2026-08-22T04:09:07.929Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-195-591`

### Source metadata

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