Comment from American Petroleum Institute
American Petroleum InstituteSupportTrade association
Summary: The American Petroleum Institute (API) supports the proposed rule to clarify that operators using pressure test methods for MAOP reconfirmation are only required to test pipe materials cut from test manifold sites if records are unavailable. They argue that the proposal provides necessary regulatory clarity for the natural gas pipeline industry.
API supports this NPRM and the necessary clarity it provides regarding regulatory requirements for materials properties verification for MAOP reconfirmation of natural gas pipelines.