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Federal Register · April 24, 2026
The title they went with Pipeline Safety: Editorial Corrections and Clarifications to Criteria for Conducting Integrity Assessments Using Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing Noisy translates that to

Pipeline inspectors can use new sound wave tests without extra paperwork

What happened
The US pipeline safety agency made small updates to how companies can use sound waves to check pipelines. This means companies can use a specific type of sound wave test without needing special approval first.
Why it matters
Pipeline operators use sound waves to find cracks and weak spots in pipes without digging them up. Before this change, using a newer, more precise sound wave method required extra paperwork and approvals. Now, that specific method is officially recognized, making it easier and faster for companies to use it for routine inspections.
The signal
Watch for an increase in pipeline operators using guided wave ultrasonic testing in their integrity management plans, and whether this leads to faster inspection cycles.
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