Michigan Gas Safety Standards Revised

The current 21st edition of the safety rules, or standards, took effect April 17, 2009.

On June 5, 2008, the Commission sought permission from the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules (SOAHR) to revise rules governing gas pipeline safety to incorporate existing federal standards into the Michigan rules. SOAHR approved the request for rulemaking, SOAHR #2008-021, on June 6, 2008. The Commission submitted the draft rules to SOAHR and the Legislative Service Bureau (LSB) for informal approvals, which were granted on July 1, 2008, and August 27, 2008, respectively.

On September 23, 2008, the Commission issued an order providing the public with an opportunity to comment on the proposed revisions. See MPSC case docket number U-15545. The Commission held a public hearing on October 28, 2008, at which two people testified. The Commission also received written comments. On December 23, 2008, the Commission issued an order approving revised rules and submitted them to LSB and SOAHR for their formal approvals, which they granted on February 20 and 26, 2009, respectively. On February 27, 2009, the rules were filed with the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR), which, by virtue of MCL 24.245a(1), had 15 session days to object to the rules by filing a notice of objection. JCAR did not take any action to prevent the rules from being transmitted to the Secretary of State.

On April 16, 2009, the Michigan Public Service Commission issued an order formally adopted the proposed rules and transmitted the adopted rules to the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules for filing with the Secretary of State. The rules took effect April 17, 2009.

Guide to the Michigan Gas Safety Standards

The June 2009 version of the Guide combines Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations (rules) with the 21st edition of othe Michigan Standards (rules) to provide an easy-to-use reference for field or office. This guide replaces earlier versions. For currrent Michigan Rules see the revised standards that became effective April 17, 2009 .

June 2009 Guide (PDF 714 KB, 242 pages).

To order the bound printed version, send your name and address, along with a check or money order (payable to State of Michigan) for $12.50 each, to:

John King
Operations & Wholesale Markets Division
Michigan Public Service Commission
Post Office Box 30221
Lansing, Michigan 48909