PHMSA Adopts New NFPA 58 & 59 Standards, Boosting Propane Safety

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued Direct Final Rules to incorporate updated editions of NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) and NFPA 59 (Utility LP-Gas Plant Code) into federal pipeline safety regulations. This move aims to improve public safety, streamline compliance, and reduce regulatory confusion for propane industry stakeholders. Propane marketers must be aware of these updates to ensure their operations remain compliant.