Provides requirements for use by purchasers and manufacturers of steel pipeline systems, for external protection of pipeline systems against corrosion, by a method of annular or laterally extruded layer of high-density polyethylene over a sealant layer. Operating temperatures are in the range of -20¿¿C to 55¿¿C.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee ME-038 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 25 November 2015.Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 18 May 2016.The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-038:APGA Research and Standards CommitteeAustralasian Corrosion AssociationAustralian Industry GroupAustralian Institute of PetroleumAustralian Petroleum Production and Exploration AssociationAustralian Pipelines and Gas AssociationDepartment of Industry, Skills and Regional Development (NSW)Department of Mines and Energy (NT)Department of Mines and Petroleum (WA)Department of Natural Resources and Mines (QLD)Department of State Development (SA)Energy Networks AssociationEnergy Safe VictoriaGas Association of New ZealandNew Zealand Institute of Gas EngineersWelding Technology Institute of AustraliaWorksafe New Zealand