Recent Department of Transportation regulations affecting small businesses

Final rule clarifies incident reporting requirements for gas pipeline facilities through non-substantive amendments to existing regulations.

PHMSA updates pipeline safety regulations to incorporate the latest MSS SP-75 standard for high-strength butt-welding fittings, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining public safety standards.

FAA seeks public comment on renewing OMB approval for its drug and alcohol testing information collection program covering regulated aviation employers and foreign repair stations.

PHMSA incorporates updated NACE SP0206 corrosion assessment standard for natural gas pipelines to maintain safety and reduce compliance burdens on pipeline operators.

Final rule removes an obsolete provision from Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration safety-related condition reporting requirements in 49 CFR 191.25.

Pipeline Safety rule corrects editorial requirements for low-stress hazardous liquid pipelines operating in rural areas.

Federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration clarifies integrity management guidance for hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipeline operators.

FAA issues revised Airworthiness Directive for Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes requiring updated maintenance and inspection program airworthiness limitations.

FAA airworthiness directive requires Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplane operators to revise flight manuals with corrected approach speed and landing distance data for SLAT FAIL procedures.

PHMSA updates pipeline safety regulations to incorporate the latest ASTM A372/A372M standard for carbon and alloy steel forgings in thin-walled pressure vessels, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining public safety standards.

PHMSA establishes new procedures in 49 CFR 190.13 for issuing declaratory orders related to pipeline safety regulations.

PHMSA updates pipeline safety regulations to incorporate ASTM F2767 standard for polyamide-12 gas distribution fittings, maintaining safety while reducing compliance burden on operators.

PHMSA updates pipeline safety regulations to incorporate the latest ASTM F1973 standard for polyethylene and polyamide fuel gas distribution fittings, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining public safety.

NPRM proposes allowing remote electrical monitoring of rectifiers and cathodic protection equipment on hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines, aligning with existing gas transmission pipeline standards.

PHMSA incorporates the updated ASTM D2564 standard for PVC solvent cement specifications into pipeline safety regulations to maintain public safety and reduce compliance burdens.