PHMSA Public Workshop on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Regulations

The recorded webcast of this meeting will be available for viewing at https://www.youtube.com/user/PHMSADOT.

This two-day LNG Workshop is to solicit input and obtain background information for the formulation of a future regulatory change to CFR 49 Part 193, Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities. This workshop will bring federal and State regulators, emergency responders, NFPA 59A technical committee members, industry, and interested members of the public together to participate in shaping a future liquefied natural gas (LNG) rule.

Current and previous versions of NFPA 59A can be viewed online at no cost at http://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/document-information-pages?mode=code&code=59A

49 CFR Part 193 is located at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=2a164862fe1b085dc96b226f0754e6ea&node=49:3.1.1.1.9&rgn=div5

PHMSA recognizes that the LNG market is evolving due to the abundance of natural gas, stricter emissions regulations, new technologies, and new applications for the use of LNG. PHMSA also recognizes that the majority of LNG facilities in service today were constructed in the 1970's and that existing regulations may not adequately incorporate risk based assessments, process safety practices, and technologies that have developed over this time period. Additionally, newer editions of technical standards incorporated by reference in 49 CFR Part 193 have been issued since the last time the regulation was updated.

More information is provided in the Federal Register notice for this meeting, that is available below.

Current and previous versions of NFPA 59A can be viewed online at no cost, at: http://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/document-information-pages?mode=code&code=59A

49 CFR Part 193 can be viewed online at: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=2a164862fe1b085dc96b226f0754e6ea&node=49:3.1.1.1.9&rgn=div5

To submit comments before or after the meeting:

• E-Gov Web Site: http://www.regulations.gov. Comments should reference Docket No. PHMSA- 2016-0005. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
• Mail: Docket Management System, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System, Room W12-140, on the ground floor of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.