One of the most notable "success stories" involving these standards is the incorporation of into federal law. By moving from general government-written rules to these specific, expert-led consensus standards , the gas pipeline industry estimated a net savings of $6.2 billion over 20 years. This was achieved by simplifying regulations and allowing for more efficient, risk-based maintenance while maintaining or even improving safety levels. Summary of Key Resources ASME PTB-9 Compendium
: Simplifies technical jargon for better regulatory understanding. Technical Excerpts asme pipeline standards compendium