Pipeline Safety Rulemaking
Pipeline Safety Rulemaking
The table below summarizes the status and timeline for all pipeline safety rulemaking. The full set of records for each rulemaking can be accessed by searching under the referenced Proceeding Number on the PUC’s E-Filings page.
Current Pipeline Safety Rulemakings
Milestone | Scheduled Completion Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Rulemaking Meetings | March 19, 2025 | |
| Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) | June 30, 2025 | |
| Initial Public Comments | July 22, 2025 | |
| Response Comments | July 29, 2025 | |
| Public Hearing | August 5, 2025 | |
| Recommended Decision | October 15, 2025 | |
| Final Adoption of Rules by PUC | October 30, 2025 | Temporary Rules (Proceeding No. 25R-0280GPS) were issued October 29, 2025. These rules remain in effect for 210 days or until permanent rules become effective (whichever period is less). |
| Exceptions Due | November 4, 2025 | |
| Commission Decision | December 23, 2025 | |
| AG Opinion | January 12, 2026 | |
| Publication Date | January 25, 2026 |
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| Effective Date | February 14, 2026 | In most cases, adopted rules become effective within two months of their adoption (generally, 20 days following public in the Colorado Register). |