GPA Midstream and GPSA issued the following statement in response to Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)’s proposed update to federal pipeline repair criteria:

Effective regulations and pipeline safety go hand in hand. PHMSA’s proposed update to federal pipeline repair criteria — the first major revision in roughly 20 years — reflects advances in inspection technology and engineering-based decision-making. GPA Midstream appreciates the agency’s efforts to modernize these requirements and supports regulations that allow operators to prioritize repairs based on sound data while maintaining safe, reliable energy infrastructure.