Section 1501:9-10-05 - Burial of pipelines(A) Metallic and nonmetallic pipelines. Excluding all pipelines utilized in the actual drilling or operation of oil and/or natural gas well(s) and pipelines used to transport leasehold gas. No person may lay an oil and/or natural gas pipeline used in the producing of oil and/or natural gas wells that is constructed of metallic or nonmetallic materials unless such pipeline is buried at least twenty-four inches below the ground surface. The owner of such pipeline under this paragraph is exempt from the provisions of this paragraph if the owner finds that:(1) The land across which the pipeline is to be laid is not reasonably expected to be under cultivation; or(2) The pipeline can be buried with less than twenty-four inches of cover with minimal risk of safety or environmental damage; or(3) The topographical features or ground conditions prevent the efficient burial of pipelines; or(4) The terms of the oil and gas lease prohibit the burial of pipelines or permit surface installation.(B) Whenever a pipeline is laid in accordance with one or more of the above exemptions, the owner of such pipeline will file a statement with the chief of the division of oil and gas resources management identifying:(1) Owner's name and address,(2) The location of the pipeline, and(3) The exceptions justifying the construction.Ohio Admin. Code 1501:9-10-05
Effective: 7/1/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/13/2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1509.03, 1509.23
Rule Amplifies: 1509.03, 1509.23
Prior Effective Dates: 04/10/1981, 04/15/2004