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El SalvadorUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force
Salvadoran Technical Regulation RTS 75.02.04:26 NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION THROUGH NETWORKS. DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND ABANDONMENT OR DEACTIVATION.
Reglamento Técnico Salvadoreño RTS 75.02.04:26 DISTRIBUCIÓN DE GAS NATURAL POR REDES. DISEÑO, CONSTRUCCIÓN, OPERACIÓN, MANTENIMIENTO Y ABANDONO O DESACTIVACIÓN.
El Salvador issued an addendum on 24 September 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/SLV/244. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 18 September 2026. Comments are open until 17 November 2026.
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Equipment for transport of petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas (ICS code(s): 75.200)
Equipo de transporte de petróleo, de productos petrolíferos y de gas natural (Código(s) de la ICS: 75.200)
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Salvadoran Technical Regulation (RTS) 75.02.04:26 - Natural gas network distribution systems. Design, construction, operation, maintenance, and abandonment or decommissioning
The purpose of this Addendum is to share the original text of Salvadoran Technical Regulation (RTS) 75.02.04:26 - 'Natural gas network distribution systems. Design, construction, operation, maintenance, and abandonment or decommissioning' as notified in document G/TBT/N/SLV/244.__________1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final/modified measure and/or interpretative guidance can be obtained.
The notified Salvadoran Technical Regulation establishes the technical requirements for designing and building the infrastructure for natural gas network distribution systems, as well as the conditions for the operation, maintenance, inspection, and abandonment or decommissioning of those networks. It applies exclusively to natural gas network distribution systems and covers the following activities: - The design of piping installations in natural gas networks, up to the outer boundary of the residential service, at the point where they enter the metering and regulating box or cabinet. - The construction or repair of natural gas distribution networks or supply branches installed in the public right-of-way and operating at a maximum pressure of 4,200 kPa (42 bar). - The performance of work and the minimum safety conditions applicable to the construction, operation, and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems. It also establishes environmental protection requirements to be met during such work.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/SLV/244/Add.1
Salvadoran Technical Regulation (RTS) 75.02.04:26 - Natural gas network distribution systems. Design, construction, operation, maintenance, and abandonment or decommissioning
The purpose of this Addendum is to share the original text of Salvadoran Technical Regulation (RTS) 75.02.04:26 - 'Natural gas network distribution systems. Design, construction, operation, maintenance, and abandonment or decommissioning' as notified in document G/TBT/N/SLV/244.__________1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final/modified measure and/or interpretative guidance can be obtained.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/SLV/244
Comment deadline: Open until 17 November 2026
Salvadoran Technical Regulation RTS 75.02.04:26 NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION THROUGH NETWORKS. DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND ABANDONMENT OR DEACTIVATION.
Reglamento Técnico Salvadoreño RTS 75.02.04:26 DISTRIBUCIÓN DE GAS NATURAL POR REDES. DISEÑO, CONSTRUCCIÓN, OPERACIÓN, MANTENIMIENTO Y ABANDONO O DESACTIVACIÓN.
The notified Salvadoran Technical Regulation establishes the technical requirements for designing and building the infrastructure for natural gas network distribution systems, as well as the conditions for the operation, maintenance, inspection, and abandonment or decommissioning of those networks. It applies exclusively to natural gas network distribution systems and covers the following activities: - The design of piping installations in natural gas networks, up to the outer boundary of the residential service, at the point where they enter the metering and regulating box or cabinet. - The construction or repair of natural gas distribution networks or supply branches installed in the public right-of-way and operating at a maximum pressure of 4,200 kPa (42 bar). - The performance of work and the minimum safety conditions applicable to the construction, operation, and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems. It also establishes environmental protection requirements to be met during such work.
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WTO notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
El Salvador notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 7 October 2026. Comments are open until 6 December 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/SLV/154Comments until 6 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
El Salvador notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 7 October 2026. Comments are open until 6 December 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/SLV/245Comments until 6 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
El Salvador notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 28 August 2026. The comment period closed on 27 October 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/SLV/243Comment period closed
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Symbol: G/SPS/N/SLV/153
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