Pipeline safety regulators withdraw plan to change reporting deadlines

US pipeline safety regulators have withdrawn a proposed rule that would have changed the annual report filing timelines for pipeline operators. This means operators will continue to file their safety reports under the existing schedule, rather than a new one.

Regulators tried to adjust when pipeline operators submit their annual safety reports. They received negative feedback and decided not to make the change. This means the existing reporting schedule, which has been in place for years, will continue to govern how and when pipeline safety data is collected.