Primary-source public comments on the pipeline, gas & grid beat — the filings we’ve permitted and asked AI, using Claude Opus model 4.8, to analyze and evaluate to bring you its opinion of why you should care. And, if you do, you must verify before you act, as The Big Drop is one of many big AI experiments in AI data modeling.
3 public comments on the PHMSA-2017-0151 noticed rule. Comment 1: PHMSA must not allow stress corrosion cracking direct assessments (SCCDA) as an alternative "primary" method for assessing eligible Class 3 segments with Class 1 design/operated pipe under 192.611(a)(4)(iii)(B). PHMSA must "only allow SCCDA" to be used … read →
Please see attached for a comment submitted on behalf of the Pipeline Safety Trust. read →
PHMSA in docket PHMSA-2017-0151 asked for public comments. Below are concerns for PHMSA to review and consider. 1.) PHMSA must continue to require line pipe yield and tensile (ultimate) strength requirements in 192.611(a)(4)(i)(C) and 192.607 for Class 1 pipe allowed in a Class 3 area. 2.) Existing Code Section 49 CFR… read →
Comments on January 14, 2026, class location rule changes in docket PHMSA-2017-0151. 1) Why is PHMSA allowing older pipelines with downrated operating pressures for class location changes from class 1 to 3 to be uprated to class 1 operating pressures without a PHMSA review and public notice of the condition of these p… read →
Public Questions and Comments for PHMSA -2017-0151 - Class location rule noticed for public comments on January 14, 2026. 1) How can a 1.25-times MAOP pressure test be sufficient for the integrity qualification of direct current-electric resistance weld (DC-ERW), low frequency-ERW (LF-ERW) and electric flash weld (EFW… read →
Dear Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, I'm Thien, and I submit this comment in support of the proposed integrity management alternative for addressing class location changes in gas transmission pipelines. The historical class location system was established at a time when operators did not ha… read →
I support PHMSA's intent to modernize class location change requirements; however, the safety effectiveness of this provision will depend on clear and enforceable eligibility criteria, particularly the definition of "segments of similar characteristics within five miles," and continued regulatory emphasis that ILI cap… read →
Please see attached Petition from INGAA. read →
I recommend removing pipelines for safety. It seems everyday we read about some neighborhood blowing up becasue of a gas leak. The website says around 12,000 accidents a year. It's common sense to phase out fossil fuels. All the world's problems can be located to one source. Sea level rise, wildfires, drought,… read →
Please see attached comments. Your consideration is appreciated! read →
API-LEPA Cost Benefit Analysis for PHMSA Repair Criteria ANPRM. The Cost Benefit Analysis supplements the prior July 21, 2025, comment letter submitted to PHMSA on the ANPRM. read →
PUBLIC COMMENT ON DOCKET NO. PHMSA-2026-0529 Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities Submitted by: Ateeq Ur Rehman, AMPP/NACE Cathodic Protection Specialist (Level IV) I. Introduction I am Ateeq Ur Rehman, a Cathodic Protection Specialist and Asset Integrity Engineer with over ten years of field experience … read →
To whom it may concern: CC Consulting & Management Solutions LLC appreciates the opportunity to comment on PHMSA's proposed Breakout Tank Inspection Rule under 49 CFR Part 195. We support PHMSA's proposal to update the incorporated edition of API Standard 653 and to allow the use of properly structured risk-based insp… read →
"When establishing an internal inspection interval, PHMSA proposes a maximum timeline of 20 years for performing an initial inspection and a maximum reinspection interval of 25 years." My comment is that the maximum interval should be extended to 30 years for tanks with a release prevention barrier and leak detection.… read →
Please see attached for a comment submitted on behalf of the Pipeline Safety Trust. read →
See attached comment document from the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR) read →
The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Liquid Energy Pipeline Association (LEPA) are submitting comments in support of the proposed modifications to the regulations to increase the property damage threshold to $149,700 and adopting an inflation-adjusted incident and accident reporting threshold, and aligning t… read →
Please see attached comments of Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). read →
Joint industry comments to the Property Damage Definition for Reporting Incidents NPRM from the American Gas Association and American Public Gas Association (the Associations). read →
Please see attached comments of Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). read →
See attached comments. Thanks for your consideration! read →
See attached comment document from the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR) read →
Joint industry comments to the Integration of Innovative Remote Sensing Technologies for ROW Patrols NPRM from the American Gas Association and American Public Gas Association (the Associations). read →
Comment from LiveEO: please see document attached read →
The American Petroleum Institute (API) and Liquid Energy Pipeline Association (LEPA) support the changes to pipeline safety regulations proposed in the NPRM that would allow for technology neutral inspection methods for ROW patrol including data from remote sensing systems including unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), sa… read →
Comments of Relentless Energy Systems LLC providing technical evidence and Xyce netlists demonstrating Geometric Phase Isolation, a Grid Enhancing Technology, for passive hardware-level VAR-offloading at Point-of-Load under EL26-67 et al. read →
Motion for Leave to Answer and Answer of the Indicated PJM Transmission Owners in response to certain reply briefs filed on 04/24/2026 and the Motion for Leave and Answer filed on 05/11/2026 by Constellation Energy Generation, LLC under EL25-49 et al. read →
Motion for Leave to Answer and Answer of Geronimo Power, LLC in response to the reply briefs filed by PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. et al. under EL25-49 et al. read →
Motion for Leave to Answer and Answer of Constellation Energy Generation, LLC in response to PJM Interconnection, LLC's 04/24/2026 Reply Brief under EL25-49 et al. read →
Motion for Leave to Answer and Answer of Enchanted Rock, LLC in response to PJM Interconnection, LLC's 04/24/2026 Reply Brief under EL25-49 et al. read →
Reply Comments of Earthjustice in response to the stakeholder's comments re PJM Interconnection, LLC's 02/23/2026 Initial Brief et al. under EL25-49, et al. read →
Reply of Old Dominion Electric Cooperative to Responses to Initial Briefs of PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. and Indicated Transmission Owners under EL25-49 et al. read →
Reply Brief of PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. under EL25-49, et al. read →
Reply of Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, Inc. to Responses to Initial Brief of PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. and to Initial Brief and Joint Responses of the Indicated PJM Transmission Owners to Paper Hearing Questions under EL25-49 et al. read →
Reply Protest of Maryland Office of People's Counsel to PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. initial brief and responsive pleadings under EL25-49. read →
Second Reply Brief of Eolian, L.P., et al. under EL25-49 et al. read →
Reply Brief of PJM Industrial Customer Coalition, et al. under EL25-49 et al. read →
Reply Brief of the Indicated PJM Transmission Owners under EL25-49, et al. read →
Comments of the Alliance to Save Energy in support of clear, durable rules that enable responsible large-load integration while preserving reliability, cost causation, and affordability under EL25-49 et al. read →
Reply Brief of the Independent Market Monitor in response to PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.’s initial brief filed on 02/23/2026 under EL25-49 et al. read →
Reply Brief of Old Dominion Electric Cooperative under EL25-49 et al. read →
Reply Brief of Joint Co-Location Developers and Motion to Intervene Out-of-Time of Calibrant, Convergent, U.S. Energy Storage Coalition, and Versus under EL25-49 et al. read →
Reply Brief of Advanced Energy United and the Solar Energy Industries Association under EL25-49 et al. read →
Reply Brief of Constellation Energy Generation, LLC under EL25-49 et al. read →
Answer and Motion for Leave to Answer of the Independent Market Monitor for PJM in response to the Initial Brief of PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. filed on 02/23/2026 under EL25-49 et al. Erroneously Filed. read →
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