65-407-420 Me. Code R. § 4

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024
Section 407-420-4 - Emergency Procedures
A.Emergency Notification

Operators must provide prompt telephone notification to the MPUC's Gas Safety Manager (or a Gas Pipeline Safety Inspector if the Gas Safety Manager is not immediately available) if an emergency exists for which prompt MPUC or Gas Safety Staff action is likely to be needed, if such notice is otherwise required by MPUC Rules, if an incident attracts significant interest from other government agencies or from the media, or if specifically requested by a member of the Gas Safety Staff.

B.Requirements for Responding to Reports of Leaks or Gas Odor

A first responder employed or contracted by an operator must possess training, experience, and knowledge in emergency response, leak classification and investigation, and be qualified in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 192, Subpart N.

Operators must maintain emergency response records and report in accordance with Section 7(E) of this Chapter.

65-407 C.M.R. ch. 420, § 4