Mo. Code Regs. tit. 2 § 90-10.120

Current through Register Vol. 49, No.12, June 17, 2024

Section 2 CSR 90-10.120 - Reporting of Odorized LP Gas Release, Fire, or Explosion

PURPOSE: This amendment updates the forms in sections (3).

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here.

(1) At the earliest practical moment or within two (2) hours following discovery, the owner, manager, or operator of a vehicle or equipment regulated by this chapter shall notify the Missouri Propane Gas Commission by telephone of any event involving odorized liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas) release, fire, or explosion which-

(A) Caused a death or any personal injury requiring hospitalization; or

(B) Required taking an operating facility out of service; or

(C) Resulted in uncontrolled gas release, fire, or explosion requiring an emergency response; or

(D) Caused an estimated damage to the property of the operator, others, or both totaling five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more, including gas loss; or

(E) Could reasonably be judged as significant because of rerouting of traffic, evacuation of buildings, or media interest; or

(F) Is required to be reported to any other state or federal agency (such as the Missouri Department of Public Safety or the United States Department of Transportation).

(2) The telephonic notice required by section (1) shall be made to the commission at (573) 893-1073 and shall include the following:

(A) Name of reporting person;

(B) Location of leak or incident;

(C) Time of incident;

(D) Fatalities and personal injuries;

(E) Phone number of reporting person;

(F) Status of incident regarding immediate hazard; and

(G) Other significant facts relevant to the incident.

(3) Following the initial telephone report, the person who made the telephone report or an authorized company representative shall submit a properly completed form MPSC-5524 to the director within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of initial telephone notification unless an extension is authorized by the director to allow more time for investigation or research. Form MPSC-5524, January 1, 2016, is published by the Missouri Propane Safety Commission, 4110 Country Club Dr., Ste. 200, Jefferson City, MO 65109-0302 and is incorporated by reference. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the referenced material.

2 CSR 90-10.120

AUTHORITY: section 323.025, RSMo Supp. 2012.* Original rule filed June 13, 2011 , effective Jan. 30, 2012. Amended: Filed June 26, 2012, effective Jan. 30, 2013.

Amended by Missouri Register September 1, 2017/Volume 42, Number 17, effective 10/31/2017

*Original authority: 323.025, RSMo 2007.