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Subpart A—General15

Subpart B—Annual, Accident, and Safety-Related Condition Reporting14

Subpart C—Design Requirements20

Subpart D—Construction29

Subpart E—Pressure Testing9

Subpart F—Operation and Maintenance34

Subpart G—Qualification of Pipeline Personnel5

Subpart H—Corrosion Control22

Regulationcurrent

49 CFR 195.252

Backfilling.

Current as of 2026-08-18 Government source

eCFR editorial compilationAuthoritative but unofficial

When a ditch for a pipeline is backfilled, it must be backfilled in a manner that:#

(a)Provides firm support under the pipe; and#

(b)Prevents damage to the pipe and pipe coating from equipment or from the backfill material.#

PHMSA HL.2022.01

DC.CO.BACKFILL.P — 195.252(a), 195.252(b) (+4 more questions) · examined by inspection

DC.CO.BACKFILL.P — 195.252(a), 195.252(b) (+4 more questions) · examined by inspection