La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § V-30401

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section V-30401 - General Requirements [49 CFR 195.401]

A. No operator may operate or maintain its pipeline systems at a level of safety lower than that required by this Chapter and the procedures it is required to establish under §30402. A [ 49 CFR 195.401(a)]

B. An operator must make repairs on its pipeline system according to the following requirements. [ 49 CFR 195.401(b)]

1. Non Integrity Management Repairs. Whenever an operator discovers any condition that could adversely affect the safe operation of its pipeline system, it must correct the condition within a reasonable time. However, if the condition is of such a nature that it presents an immediate hazard to persons or property, the operator may not operate the affected part of the system until it has corrected the unsafe condition. [ 49 CFR 195.401(b)(1)]

2. Integrity Management Repairs. When an operator discovers a condition on a pipeline covered under §30452, the operator must correct the condition as prescribed in §30452. H [ 49 CFR 195.401(b)(2)]

3. Prioritizing Repairs. An operator must consider the risk to people, property, and the environment in prioritizing the correction of any conditions referenced in Paragraphs B.1 and 2 of this Section. [49 CFR 195.401(b)(3)]

C. Except as provided by §30111, no operator may operate any part of any of the following pipelines unless it was designed and constructed as required by this Subpart: [ 49 CFR 195.401(c)]

1. an interstate pipeline, other than a low-stress pipeline, on which construction was begun after March 31, 1970, that transports hazardous liquid; [ 49 CFR 195.401(c)(1)]

2. an interstate offshore gathering line, other than a low-stress pipeline, on which construction was begun after July 31, 1977, that transports hazardous liquid; [ 49 CFR 195.401(c)(2)]

3. an intrastate pipeline, other than a low-stress pipeline, on which construction was begun after October 20, 1985, that transports hazardous liquid; [ 49 CFR 195.401(c)(3)]

4. a pipeline, on which construction was begun after July 11, 1991 that transports carbon dioxide; [ 49 CFR 195.401(c)(4)]

5. a low-stress pipeline on which construction was begun after August 10, 1994. [ 49 CFR 195.401(c)(5)]

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § V-30401

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, Pipeline Division, LR 29:2824 (December 2003), amended LR 38:105 (January 2012), Amended LR 461607 (11/1/2020).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:753.