# What information do you present to contest the proposed issuance of a PIE?

**Citation:** 49 CFR 40.381  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

(a) As a service agent who wants to contest a proposed PIE, you must present at least the following information to the Director:

(1) Specific facts that contradict the statements contained in the NOPE (see § 40.375(b)(2) and (3)). A general denial is insufficient to raise a genuine dispute over fac

## Document text

(a) As a service agent who wants to contest a proposed PIE, you must present at least the following information to the Director:

(1) Specific facts that contradict the statements contained in the NOPE (see § 40.375(b)(2) and (3)). A general denial is insufficient to raise a genuine dispute over facts material to the issuance of a PIE;

(2) Identification of any existing, proposed or prior PIE; and

(3) Identification of your affiliates, if any.

(b) You may provide any information and arguments you wish concerning the proposed issuance, scope and duration of the PIE (see § 40.375(b)(4) and (5)).

(c) You may provide any additional relevant information or arguments concerning any of the issues in the matter.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-40.381>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `fc14bd5e9f26a31197358e54951e0b295ed034baf3c7e824e409560b304f8b6a`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:54:21.729Z
- Exported: 2026-08-23T08:54:42.101Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-40-381`

### Source metadata

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  "subpart": "Subpart R—Public Interest Exclusions",
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