Pipeline safety deadlines now officially ignore weekends and holidays

The US pipeline safety agency has clarified how to count deadlines for regulatory filings. If a deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, it now automatically shifts to the next business day.

This change removes a small but common source of confusion and potential non-compliance for pipeline operators. It means companies will have a predictable amount of time to submit required documents, regardless of when the deadline originally falls. This could slightly reduce administrative burden and the risk of accidental late filings.