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Gas and liquid pipeline safety rules switch to a newer edition of ASTM A333

Gas and hazardous liquid pipeline safety rules will cite a newer edition of ASTM A333, the industry standard for steel pipe for low-temperature service, in place of the version six years older. Operators may follow the newer version before the switch.

Who it affects

Gas and hazardous liquid pipeline operators

When

This rule takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Official text

FR Doc. 2026-08044: Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A333/A333M
On Federal Register. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

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