FAQ's newsletters contact Receive our DOT Pipelines Newsletter by submitting your email address below. OPS develops regulations and other approaches to risk management to assure safety in design, construction, testing, operation, maintenance, and emergency response of pipeline facilities. Since 1986, the entire pipeline safety program has been funded by a user fee assessed on a per-mile basis on each pipeline operator OPS regulates. The federal pipeline safety regulations are contained in 49 CFR 190-199.
Some states administer their own pipeline safety programs for intra-state pipelines.
These programs vary in extent and complexity, and are administered by various state agencies. Each state must be consulted concerning their specific pipeline regulations and requirements.