49 CFR § 196.201 Protection of Underground Pipelines from Excavation Activity

§ 196.201 What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?

Current through Sep 25, 2026 · Read all of Part 196

This subpart describes the enforcement authority and sanctions exercised by the Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety for achieving and maintaining pipeline safety under this part. It also prescribes the procedures governing the exercise of that authority and the imposition of those sanctions.

← § 196.111 What if a pipeline operator fails to respond to a locate request or fails to accurately locate and mark its pipeline?§ 196.203 What is the administrative process PHMSA will use to conduct enforcement proceedings for alleged violations of excavation damage prevention requirements? →