Comment from American Gas Association (AGA) and American Public Gas Association (APGA)
American Gas Association (AGA) and American Public Gas Association (APGA)SupportTrade association
Summary: The American Gas Association and the American Public Gas Association support the proposed rule to remove restrictions on welders whose qualifications are based on nondestructive testing. They argue that the current regulations are obsolete due to advancements in inspection technology and that the change will improve workforce flexibility and reduce administrative burdens without compromising safety.
Joint industry comments to the Eliminating Limitations on Welders and Welding Operators NPRM from the American Gas Association and American Public Gas (the Associations).