Gas pipeline operators get more time to fix corrosion, less time to report it

US pipeline regulators are proposing to loosen deadlines for gas pipeline operators to fix external corrosion damage. Operators will have more time to complete repairs, but less time to report their assessment results.

For years, gas pipeline operators had to assess and fix corrosion damage within specific timeframes. This change means they can take longer to address problems, potentially reducing immediate costs. It also means regulators will have less real-time data on the condition of pipelines.