49 CFR 196.101 - What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Feb 03, 2026

View all text of Subpart B [§ 196.101 - § 196.111]

§ 196.101 - What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?

This subpart prescribes the minimum requirements that excavators must follow to protect pipelines subject to PHMSA or State pipeline safety regulations from excavation-related damage.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101

source: 80 FR 43866, July 23, 2015, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 196.101