Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Stay of Enforcement

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s Stay of Enforcement

• December 6, 2022: Notice of Limited Enforcement Discretion for Existing Onshore Gas Transmission Pipelines Regarding Compliance with the Recently Issued Gas Transmission Final Rule (87 FR 52224 (Aug. 24, 2022))
• April 17, 2023:Notice of Limited Enforcement Discretion for Existing Onshore Gas Transmission Pipelines Entered into Service After August 24, 2022 Regarding Compliance with the Recently Issued Gas Transmission Final Rule (87 FR 52224 (Aug. 24, 2022))

The CPUC agrees with PHMSA’s December 6, 2022, and April 17, 2023, Notice of Limited Enforcement Discretions and will continue to enforce all other deadlines and regulatory requirements of the Final Rule.  CPUC will exercise its enforcement discretion and pursue enforcement action if it finds any safety issues that warrant immediate corrective action.