Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F1055
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard ASTM F1055, Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and Tubing. This updated standard will maintain or
| Agency | Transportation Department, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Rule |
| Published | 2026-04-24 |
| Summary | This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard ASTM F1055, Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and Tubing. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995. |
| Document number | 2026-08049 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08049/pipeline-safety-standards-update-astm-f1055 |