Pipeline operators get a break on reporting small construction jobs

The US pipeline safety agency wants to raise the dollar amount for when pipeline companies must report minor construction and maintenance work. This means companies will report fewer small projects to the government.

For years, pipeline operators had to report even small jobs, which created a lot of paperwork for both the companies and the government. This change means the agency will focus its attention on larger projects, where the risks are potentially greater. It also means the agency will update these reporting thresholds automatically each year for inflation, so the rules don't become outdated.