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PROPOSED RULECOMMENTS DUE JANUARY 4, 2027

Pipeline Safety: Amendments to Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities

Transportation Department / Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

PHMSA proposes updating its regulations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities to incorporate by reference the most recent industry safety standards and to make other changes to account for more than two decades of improvements and technological advancements. This rulemaking also responds to congressional mandates directing PHMSA to integrate risk-based regulatory approaches for certain LNG facilities.

Published November 3, 2026Document 2026-22396

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