90 FR 47624 - Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2767 | Regulus

Passage 1[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 189 (Thursday, October 2, 2025)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 47624] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2025-19330] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0126] RIN 2137-AF95 Pipeline Safety: Standards Update--ASTM F2767 AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Direct final rule (DFR); confirmation of effective date. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: PHMSA is confirming the effective date for the DFR that appeared in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025. The DFR amended PHMSA's regulations at 49 CFR part 192 to incorporate by reference ASTM International's updated industry standard ASTM F2767, ``Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyamide-12 Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyamide-12 Pipe and Tubing for Gas Distribution.'' DATES: PHMSA confirms the effective date of January 1, 2026, for the DFR that appeared in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025 (90 FR 28090). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brianna Wilson, Transportation Specialist, by phone at 771-215-0969 or email at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 1, 2025 (90 FR 28090), PHMSA published a DFR amending its regulations at 49 CFR part 192 to incorporate by reference the 2023 edition of ASTM F2767, ``Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyamide-12 Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyamide-12 Pipe and Tubing for Gas Distribution.'' Reference to the 2023 version of the standard will replace existing references to ASTM F2767-12, ``Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyamide-12 Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyamide-12 Pipe and Tubing for Gas Distribution,'' issued Oct. 15, 2012, within 49 CFR part 192. PHMSA issued the DFR under the procedures set forth at 49 CFR 190.339. In accordance with those provisions, PHMSA stated in the DFR that if no adverse comments were received, the DFR would become final and effective on January 1, 2026. PHMSA did not receive any comments that warranted withdrawal of the DFR; therefore, this rule will become effective as scheduled.#

Passage 2Issued in Washington, DC, on September 30, 2025, under the authority designated in 49 CFR 1.97. Benjamin D. Kochman, Deputy Administrator. [FR Doc. 2025-19330 Filed 10-1-25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-60-P#