On December 28, 2001, the DOT / OPS issued a final rule concerning corrosion control standards for hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines (see our January, 2001 newsletter regarding the proposed rule). The changes are intended to improve the clarity and effectiveness of the present standards, and reduce the potential for pipeline accidents due to corrosion. This final rule takes effect January 28, 2002. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: L. M. Furrow by phone at 202-366-4559, by fax at 202-366-4566, by mail at U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590, or by E-mail at buck.furrow@rspa.dot.gov. The final rule is available on RCP's website here.