# 49 CFR § 190.201: Purpose and scope

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.201

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 190.201
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER I—PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER D—PIPELINE SAFETY > PART 190—PIPELINE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT AND REGULATORY PROCEDURES > Subpart B—Enforcement

## Text

(a) This subpart describes the enforcement authority and sanctions exercised by the Associate Administrator for achieving and maintaining pipeline safety and compliance under 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq., 33 U.S.C. 1321(j), and any regulation or order issued thereunder. It also prescribes the procedures governing the exercise of that authority and the imposition of those sanctions.
(b) A person who is the subject of action pursuant to this subpart may be represented by legal counsel at all stages of the proceeding.
[45 FR 20413, Mar. 27, 1980, as amended by Amdt. 190-6, 61 FR 18513, Apr. 26, 1996; Amdt. 190-16, 78 FR 58909, Sept. 25, 2013]

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 190.1 § 190.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 190.3 § 190.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 190.5 § 190.5 Service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 190.7 § 190.7 Subpoenas; witness fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 190.9 § 190.9 Petitions for finding or approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.9.md)
- [49 CFR § 190.11 § 190.11 Availability of informal guidance and interpretive assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 190.13 § 190.13 Declaratory orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.13.md)
- [49 CFR § 190.201 § 190.201 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.201.md)
- [49 CFR § 190.203 § 190.203 Inspections and investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.203.md)
- [49 CFR § 190.205 § 190.205 Warnings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.205.md)
- [49 CFR § 190.206 § 190.206 Amendment of plans or procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.206.md)
- [49 CFR § 190.207 § 190.207 Notice of probable violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.207.md)
- [49 CFR § 190.208 § 190.208 Response options.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.208.md)
- [49 CFR § 190.209 § 190.209 Case file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-190.209.md)

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