The Gas Pipeline Safety Research Committee conceives, plans, and sponsors research required to increase the state-of-knowledge and practice related to gas pipeline safety. The Committee promotes technology transfer from the Gas Technology Institute, Pipeline Research Council International, and other relevant organizations to ASME B31.8 Section Committee (B31.8) and ANSI Z380 Gas Piping Technology Committee (GPTC).

The committee also promotes research concerning pipeline safety issues identified by B31.8 and GPTC concerning the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas transmission and distribution facilities. In addition, the committee maintains liaison with other relevant organizations concerning gas pipeline safety. A consortium finances each project. The consortium may include several transmission and distribution companies, the Gas Technology Institute, the Office of Pipeline Safety, and other industry related companies. Administrative support and fiduciary duties are performed by ASME-CRTD.