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31 January 2020  
(20-0767) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 30 January 2020, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States of America .  
 
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TITLE: Pipeline Safety: Public Meeting on Implementing the Recently Published Gas Transmission 
and Hazardous Liquid Final Rules  
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT  
ACTION: Announcement of public meeting and request for comments  
SUMMARY: This document announces a public meeting for Pipeline Safety officials to dis cuss with 
pipeline safety stakeholders the implementation of the gas transmission and the hazardous liquid 
pipeline final rules published in the Federal Register on 1 October 2019. PHMSA is making available 
for comment draft frequently asked questions (FAQ s) and answers for both final rules that will be 
used to facilitate the implementation of the final rules. PHMSA will also discuss the benefits of 
pipeline operators developing an effective safety culture, including safety management systems.  
DATES: The pu blic meeting will be held on 26 -27 February 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., CT. 
Members of the public who wish to attend in person are asked to register no later than 
18 February 2020. Comments on the draft FAQs should be submitted to Docket 
No. PHMSA -2019-0225 by 11 February 2020, so that we can effectively discuss public comments 
in the public meeting. However, the comment period will remain open until 27 March 2020, to 
allow for public participation following the conclusion of the meeting. Individuals re quiring 
accommodations, such as sign language interpretation or other ancillary aids, are asked to notify 
PHMSA by 18 February 2020. For additional information see the Addresses section.  
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2020-01-29/html/2020 -01630.htm   
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2020-01-29/pdf/2020 -01630.pdf   
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/TBT/USA/20_0710_00_e.pdf  
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