Code of Federal Regulations, Pipeline Safety Regulations, CFR Title 49, Part 192

Title 49, Part 192 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) outlines the minimum safety standards for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and inspection of natural and other gas pipeline systems in the United States. Administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), these regulations aim to ensure the safe transportation of gas through pipelines and protect people, property, and the environment from potential hazards. Part 192 covers topics such as pipeline material specifications, welding, corrosion control, pressure testing, emergency procedures, and integrity management programs for both transmission and distribution systems. Compliance with these rules is mandatory for gas pipeline operators and is subject to federal and state oversight.