On June 5, the New York Public Utilities Commission updated the pipeline regulations found in 16 NYCRR Part 255. These updates were made to incorporate new federal regulations. The most significant change to the regulations was adding the requirement for developing a gas distribution pipeline integrity plan (GDPIM). In addition, reports of each mechanical fitting failure, excluding those that result only in a nonhazardous leak, are required to be submitted on a Department of Transportation/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) form to both PHMSA and the New York Commission.

For a copy of this regulation from the New York State’s GDPIM, please contact Jessica Roger