# Adoption of documents by reference generally **Citation:** Mich. Admin. Code R 460.20103 **Type / status:** regulation / current **Agency:** Michigan Public Service Commission **Effective:** 2026-05-04 **Published:** Not stated Rule 103. (1) Any documents or parts of documents adopted by reference in these rules are a part of these rules as though set out in full. When only a portion of a document is referenced, the remainder is not adopted in these rules. (2) Copies of all adopted documents are available at the addresses ## Document text Rule 103. (1) Any documents or parts of documents adopted by reference in these rules are a part of these rules as though set out in full. When only a portion of a document is referenced, the remainder is not adopted in these rules. (2) Copies of all adopted documents are available at the addresses provided in R 460.20602. (3) The full titles for the publications adopted by reference in these rules are provided in R 460.20603 to R 460.20606. Numbers in parentheses indicate applicable editions of the publications. Earlier editions of documents listed or editions of documents formerly listed in the Michigan gas safety code (R 460.14001 to R 460.14999) or these rules may be used for materials and components manufactured, designed, or installed in accordance with the earlier editions or earlier documents at the time they were listed. The user shall refer to the appropriate previous version of the Michigan gas safety code or these rules for a listing of the earlier listed editions or documents. (4) Standards and specifications cited in R 460.20603 to R 460.20606 may be supplemented by specific requirements elsewhere in these rules. Users of these rules are advised against attempting direct application of any of these standards without carefully observing the rule's reference to that standard. 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It does not claim all Michigan utility, siting, excavation-damage-prevention, well, environmental, federal, local, or Commission order law. Three headings expressly marked rescinded are retained only in the verified inventory. The MPSC pipeline-safety program does not regulate hazardous-liquid pipelines, and this corpus must not be used to imply that it does.", "applicabilityCaveat": "Applicability depends on the definitions and exclusions in R 460.20101 and R 460.20102, MPSC jurisdiction, gas and facility type, intrastate or interstate status, gathering-line classification, operator status, waivers, federal preemption, and rule-specific conditions. MPSC inspects jurisdictional intrastate gas systems and acts as an interstate agent for inspections and investigations; PHMSA retains interstate enforcement authority. MPSC expressly states that its pipeline-safety program lacks hazardous-liquid-pipeline jurisdiction.", "incorporationCaveat": "The rules adopt specified editions of 49 CFR parts 40, 191, 192, and 199 and named API, ASME, and NACE/ISO standards. References metadata does not reproduce incorporated material, update a fixed edition, determine whether a provision is superseded, or grant rights in third-party standards. Verify the exact edition and any Michigan additions, exceptions, or superseding language in the current official sources.", "publicationCaveat": "The rule text comes from the current ARS/MOAHR Michigan Administrative Code download. The MPSC identifies it as the 27th edition effective May 4, 2026. 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