United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 2026_register executive 2026-04-21 article Notices D09002ee1e0bd619b D09002ee1e0bd61f1 United States Department of Transportation originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to all owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities to highlight the critical importance of excavation damage prevention during periods of significant infrastructure growth. This bulletin emphasizes the need for adherence to the Common Ground Alliance best practices, accurate and timely locating, and proactive coordination with excavators to prevent pipeline strikes. As April marks National Safe Digging Month, PHMSA encourages operators to reinforce safety protocols to protect the public and ensure the continued safe transportation of energy resources that drive American economic prosperity. 91 FR 21368 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-04-21/2026-07752 2026-07752 fr21ap26-78 4910-60-P Docket No. PHMSA-2026-1585 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-04-21/2026-07752 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-21/html/2026-07752.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-21/pdf/2026-07752.pdf 2 p. 21368 21369 91 FR 21368 Pipeline Safety: Advisory Bulletin on Preventing Excavation Damage During National Safe Digging Month and Beyond; Federal Register Vol. 91, Issue NOTICE 2026-07752 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Docket No. PHMSA-2026-1585 4910-60-P 2026-07752 Notice; issuance of advisory bulletin.

PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to all owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities to highlight the critical importance of excavation damage prevention during periods of significant infrastructure growth. This bulletin emphasizes the need for adherence to the Common Ground Alliance best practices, accurate and timely locating, and proactive coordination with excavators to prevent pipeline strikes. As April marks National Safe Digging Month, PHMSA encourages operators to reinforce safety protocols to protect the public and ensure the continued safe transportation of energy resources that drive American economic prosperity.

Owners and operators of pipelines subject to regulation by PHMSA should contact the appropriate PHMSA Region Office. The PHMSA Region Offices and their contact information are as follows: Pipeline Safety Advisory Bulletin on Preventing Excavation Damage during National Safe Digging Month and Beyond, www.napsr.org Vol. 91, no. 76 Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration 2026-04-21 continuing daily deposited born digital 137 p. Table of Contents: AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: KF70.A2 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-04-21 P0b002ee1e0bc5f12 0097-6326 0042-1219 0364-1406 769-004-00000-9 000582072 f:fr21ap26 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-04-21 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-21/pdf/FR-2026-04-21.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-21/xml/FR-2026-04-21.xml fdlp 21245 21371 DGPO 2026-04-21 2026-04-21 FR-2026-04-21 machine generated eng FR FR-2026-04-21 91 76