# What is the administrative process PHMSA will use to conduct enforcement proceedings for alleged violations of excavation damage prevention requirements?

**Citation:** 49 CFR 196.203  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

PHMSA will use the existing administrative adjudication process for alleged pipeline safety violations set forth in 49 CFR part 190, subpart B. This process provides for notification that a probable violation has been committed, a 30-day period to respond including the opportunity to request an admi

## Document text

PHMSA will use the existing administrative adjudication process for alleged pipeline safety violations set forth in 49 CFR part 190, subpart B. This process provides for notification that a probable violation has been committed, a 30-day period to respond including the opportunity to request an administrative hearing, the issuance of a final order, and the opportunity to petition for reconsideration.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-196.203>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `3719659a61b2bb60093f092b2f01039562f6437bda14b069041cc5ee68f07901`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:54:44.792Z
- Exported: 2026-08-24T20:02:53.392Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-196-203`

### Source metadata

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  "cfrTitle": 49,
  "part": "196",
  "section": "196.203",
  "subpart": "Subpart C—Administrative Enforcement Process",
  "corpusVersion": "2026-08-18",
  "jurisdiction": "US"
}
```