La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XIII-1729

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

Section XIII-1729 - Installation of Plastic Pipelines By Trenchless Excavation [49 CFR 192.329]

A. Plastic pipelines installed by trenchless excavation must comply with the following. [49 CFR 192.329]

1. Each operator must take practicable steps to provide sufficient clearance for installation and maintenance activities from other underground utilities and/or structures at the time of installation. [49 CFR 192.329(a)]

2. For each pipeline section, plastic pipe and components that are pulled through the ground must use a weak link, as defined by § 503, to ensure the pipeline will not be damaged by any excessive forces during the pulling process. [49 CFR 192.329(b)]

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XIII-1729

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 46:1586 (November 2020), amended LR 471144 (8/1/2021).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:501 et seq.