N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 §§ 203-7.3

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 203-7.3 - Repair of leaks

(a) Upon detection of a leak from any equipment or component subject to this Part, the owner or operator shall affix to that component a weatherproof, readily visible tag that identifies the date and time of leak detection. The tag shall remain affixed to the component until the following conditions are met:

(1) The leaking component has been successfully repaired or replaced; and,

(2) The component has been re-inspected utilizing one of the methods specified in Subpart 203-7.

(b) The owner or operator shall maintain for at least five (5) years, and make available upon request by the Department, a record of leaks identified and shall report to the Department within sixty (60) days after repair re-inspection as defined in 203-7.3(d) is complete. Records shall include the date that the leak was detected, location of leak, the date that the leak was repaired and any delays that occurred.

(c) Leaks shall be repaired within thirty (30) days of identification unless one of the conditions of 203-7(f) apply.

(d) Repaired leaks shall be re-inspected using the methods specified in 203-7 within fifteen (15) days of repair.

(e) Critical components or critical process units shall be successfully repaired by the end of the next process shutdown or within twelve (12) months from the date of initial leak detection, whichever is sooner.

(f) A delay of repair may be granted by the Department under the following conditions:

(1) The owner or operator can demonstrate that the parts or equipment required to make necessary repairs have been ordered. A delay of repair to obtain parts or equipment shall not exceed thirty (30) days, unless the owner or operator notifies the Department to report the delay and provides an estimated time by which the repairs will be completed, or

(2) A gas service utility can provide documentation, in a form suitable to the Department, that a system has been temporarily classified as critical to reliable public gas system operation as ordered by the utility's gas control office.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 §§ 203-7.3

Adopted New York State Register February 16, 2022/Volume XLIV, Issue 07, eff. 3/3/2022