Section 1774.2 - Pipeline Management Plans(a) Operators shall prepare a pipeline management plan for all pipelines, and current operators as of October 1, 2018, shall submit a copy of the plan to the Supervisor no later than October 1, 2019. The operator shall maintain an up-to-date copy and provide it to the Supervisor upon request. The plan shall be updated within 90 days whenever pipelines are acquired, installed, altered, or at the request of the Supervisor. Pipelines that have been abandoned to the standards specified in Section 1776(f) are exempt from this requirement.
(b) The pipeline management plan shall include the following: (1) A listing of information on each pipeline including, but not limited to: pipeline type, grade, actual or estimated installation date of pipeline, design and operating pressures, and any available leak, repair, inspection and testing history.(2) A description of the testing method and schedule for all pipelines.(3) A description of preventative maintenance performed for associated appurtenances, instrumentation, and equipment (e.g. valves, actuators, gauges, sensors, etc.) to ensure safe pipeline operations.(4) A list and maps of all pipelines that indicate which lines pass through sensitive areas, environmentally sensitive areas, urban areas, and designated waterways. The operator shall clearly indicate where information has been provided about pipelines that are not subject to regulation by the Division.(5) A description of the product transferred in each pipeline.(c) The Supervisor may establish additional requirements or modifications to a pipeline management plan, based on individual circumstances, to ensure life, health, property, and natural resources are protected adequately.(d) A plan prepared pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 6533 may fulfill the requirements of this section if the plan is determined to be adequate by the appropriate Division district deputy.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 1774.2
1. New section filed 12-30-2010; operative 1-29-2011 (Register 2010, No. 53).
2. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsections (b)(3)-(5) and amendment of NOTE filed 6-7-2018; operative 10-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 23). Note: Authority cited: Sections 3013 and 3270, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 3106, 3270 and 3270.5, Public Resources Code.
1. New section filed 12-30-2010; operative 1-29-2011 (Register 2010, No. 53).
2. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsections (b)(3)-(5) and amendment of Note filed 6-7-2018; operative 10/1/2018 (Register 2018, No. 23).