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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001831481-25-000137"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SOC"
cik: "0001831481"
company_name: "Sable Offshore Corp."
filed_at: "2025-12-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T12:56:40.067870+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# PHMSA confirms interstate classification for Sable's Las Flores Pipeline, deemed active

## Summary
- PHMSA agrees with Sable's Nov 26 determination that the Las Flores Pipeline is an interstate facility under the Pipeline Safety Act.
- Pipeline is classified as 'active' by PHMSA regulations, subject to exclusive federal oversight.
- Reclassification shifts regulatory authority from California OSFM to PHMSA after Dec 9-11, 2025 on-site inspection.
- Pipeline originates on the Outer Continental Shelf, consistent with interstate classification per 49 CFR Part 195 App. A.
- PHMSA notified OSFM; Sable can now operate under federal safety standards without state preemption.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001831481-25-000137
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SOC
- cik: 0001831481
- company_name: Sable Offshore Corp.
- filed_at: 2025-12-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1831481/000183148125000137/0001831481-25-000137-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1831481/000183148125000137/socc-20251217.htm

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