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LNG Proposed-Rule Readiness Tracker
Make sense of the proposed PHMSA LNG rule and organize the records and follow-up your team needs to review.
PHMSA’s November 2026 rule is a proposal. This tracker covers selected topics and is not a complete compliance assessment.
Readiness tracker
Selected review topics
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Editable workbook with prompts, sources, and action fields.
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A closer look
A starting point for your LNG rule review.
The workbook organizes selected operational record topics so a reviewer can connect source text with what the facility already has and what still needs attention.
Readiness tracker
15 selected topics with applicability, evidence, action, owner, and review fields.
Read first
Scope, instructions, and source links for checking the current and proposed text.
How to use it
Turn source text into a review your team can follow.
Determine applicability
Identify the facility and responsible operator. A qualified reviewer decides which rules and proposed provisions apply.
Review your records
Compare selected topics with your existing procedures, training records, test logs, and supporting evidence.
Assign follow-up
Record gaps, owners, target dates, and reviewer notes. Revisit the tracker as the rulemaking progresses.
Regulatory context
Review the rules for your facility
Have a qualified safety professional review the resource and current source text for your facility. It does not replace site procedures, engineering review, or a determination of compliance.
Proposed rule
PHMSA published the proposed LNG rule on November 3, 2026. The proposal is not a final rule. Current Part 193 and other requirements may apply depending on the facility. The proposed alternative Subpart F program has specific eligibility and election conditions.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is the PHMSA LNG proposal in effect?
No. PHMSA published a proposed rule on November 3, 2026. Check the docket for updates and use the current regulations when determining present obligations.
Does the tracker cover all LNG requirements?
No. It covers selected operational record and review topics. Your team must check all requirements that apply to the facility, including engineering, design, and other topics outside this tracker.
Does proposed Subpart F apply to every LNG facility?
No. It is a proposed alternative framework for qualifying FERC-jurisdictional facilities that elect it, subject to conditions and an implementation plan.
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