The Missouri Public Service Commission has updated its regulations for Gas Utilities and Gas Safety Standards, effective January 30, 2019. The updates included:

• New and revised definitions.
• Clarifying that the PHMSA additional design and construction requirements for steel pipe using alternative maximum allowable operating pressure are not adopted for state requirements.
• Added conditions and requirements for the installation of excess flow valves for new and modified service lines and to require operators to negotiate with customers for a date to install an excess flow valve if the customer does not meet the conditions necessary for a required installation.