S.D. Admin. R. 20:10:37:18

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 20:10:37:18 - Notice requirements for transmission line construction

Each transmission pipeline operator within the jurisdiction of the pipeline safety program shall, prior to the construction of a new transmission line, or a relocation or replacement of a transmission line as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 192 as of July 1, 2023:

(1) Submit the information below to the commission's pipeline safety program no later than 60 days prior to the commencement of construction, relocation, or replacement:

(A) Pipeline operator's name and mailing address;

(B) Estimated dates construction is scheduled to begin and end;

(C) Map showing location and proposed route of pipeline;

(D) Identified gas transmission Integrity Management Program high consequence area, if applicable;

(E) Proposed steel pipeline specifications, including size, weight, grade, wall thickness, and coating;

(F) Proposed plastic pipe specifications, including size and Standard Dimension Ratio;

(G) Proposed design and maximum allowable operating pressure of pipeline;

(H) Pressure test procedures and method of pressure test prior to operations;

(I) Proposed type of cathodic protection;

(J) Minimum burial depths of pipeline at time of construction;

(K) Proposed location and type of pipeline safety equipment;

(L) Proposed type of highway and water crossing, such as whether it will be bored and cased, bored only, or trenched;

(M) Written construction procedures;

(N) Name of construction company if known at the time of filing the Notice; and

(O) Pipeline operator's contact name and phone number;

(2) In the event of an emergency, as defined in the pipeline operator's operations manual, give telephonic notice of emergency construction, relocation, or replacement to the commission's pipeline safety program;

(3) Significant construction modifications shall be submitted to the pipeline safety program; and

(4) Submit the information below to the commission's pipeline safety program no later than 60 days prior to the commencement of operation:

(A) Operation and maintenance manual;

(B) Emergency procedures;

(C) Anti-drug and alcohol plan;

(D) Public Awareness plan;

(E) Damage prevention program;

(F) Abnormal operations;

(G) Operator's qualification plan; and

(H) Integrity Management Plan.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:10:37:18

36 SDR 57, effective 10/19/2009; 47 SDR 125, effective 5/30/2021; 50 SDR 125, effective 5/6/2024

General Authority: SDCL 49-34B-4, 49-34B-19.

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-34B-3, 49-34B-4, 49-34B-8, 49-34B-19, 49-34B-27.