Pipeline Safety: Gas Gathering Line, Definition; Meeting of the Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Advisory Committee, 1504-1505 [06-224]

Download as PDF 1504 rmajette on PROD1PC67 with PROPOSALS § 9.l Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 6 / Tuesday, January 10, 2006 / Proposed Rules Saddle Rock-Malibu. (a) Name. The name of the viticultural area described in this section is ‘‘Saddle Rock-Malibu’’. For purposes of part 4 of this chapter, ‘‘Saddle Rock-Malibu’’ is a term of viticultural significance. (b) Approved Maps. The United States Geological Survey, 1:24,000 scale, topographic map used to determine the boundary of the Saddle Rock-Malibu viticultural area is titled: Point Dume Quadrangle California, 7.5-Minute Series (Orthophotoquad), 1995. (c) Boundary. The Saddle RockMalibu viticultural area is located in Los Angeles County, California. The boundary of the Saddle Rock-Malibu viticultural area is described below— (1) The beginning point on the Point Dume map is the intersection of Decker Road and Mulholland Highway, section 3, T1S/R19W; (2) From the beginning point, proceed north-northeast along Decker Road approximately 0.7 mile to its intersection with the southern boundary of the El Conejo land grant, section 3, T1S/R19W; then (3) Proceed straight east-southeast along the El Conejo land grant boundary line approximately 0.4 mile to the point where the land grant boundary line changes direction to the northeast, section 2, T1S/R19W; then (4) Proceed straight northeast for approximately 0.5 mile along the El Conejo land grant boundary line to its second intersection with the 1,700-foot contour line in section 2, T1S/R19W; then (5) Proceed southeasterly along the meandering 1,700-foot contour line, crossing the R19W/R18W range line near the southwest corner of section 6, T1S/R18W, and continue along the 1,700-contour line to its intersection with Kanan Road near the southwest corner of section 6, T1S/R18W; then (6) Proceed south along Kanan Road approximately 0.35 mile to its intersection the 1,800-foot contour line (very near the intersection of Kanan Road and an unnamed unimproved road), section 7, T1S/R18W; then (7) Proceed southeasterly along the meandering 1,800-foot contour line to a point approximately 200 feet due north of the intersection of Mulholland Highway and two unnamed, unimproved roads near the center of section 7, T1S/R18W, and, from that point, proceed due south in a straight line to the intersection of Mulholland Highway and the two unnamed, unimproved roads, section 7, T1S/ R18W; then (8) Following the eastern-most unimproved road, proceed southerly along the meandering unimproved road, VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:52 Jan 09, 2006 Jkt 208001 passing to the west of a 2,054-foot peak, and continue to the road’s intersection with another unnamed, unimproved road immediately south of the section 18 north boundary line and due east of a 2,448-foot peak, section 18, T1S/ R18W; then (9) Proceed southwesterly along the unnamed, unimproved road to its intersection with the Latigo Canyon Road, just east of BM 2125, section 18, T1S/R18W; then (10) Proceed northerly then westerly along Latigo Canyon Road to its intersection with Kanan Road very near the southeast corner of section 12, T1S/ R19W; then (11) Proceed south along Kanan Road for approximately 0.6 mile to its intersection with the 1,700-foot contour line, located immediately south of the four-way intersection of two unnamed, unimproved roads and Kanan Road, section 13, T1S/R19W; then (12) Proceed 1.5 miles generally westnorthwest along the unnamed, unimproved road through Zuma Canyon to its intersection with Encinal Canyon Road at about the 1,806-elevation mark, section 11, T1S/R19W; then (13) Crossing Encinal Canyon Road, proceed northwesterly along the unnamed, unimproved road, which becomes a trail, and continue northerly to the trail’s intersection with the 1,900foot contour line, near the center of section 11, T1S/R19W; then (14) Proceed northwesterly along the meandering 1,900-foot contour line, circling to the west of the 2,189-foot peak in section 11, to the contour line’s intersection with Mulholland Highway at the northern boundary of section 11, T1S/R19W; then (15) Proceed westerly about 0.8 mile on Mulholland Highway and return to the beginning point at its intersection with Decker Road, section 3, T1S/R19W. Signed: December 19, 2005. John J. Manfreda, Administrator. [FR Doc. 06–207 Filed 1–9–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–31–P PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 192 [Docket No. PHMSA–98–4470] Pipeline Safety: Gas Gathering Line, Definition; Meeting of the Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Advisory Committee Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Proposed rule; Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee (TPSSC) to vote on a proposed rule to use consensus standards to distinguish onshore gathering lines, to establish safety standards for certain higher-risk onshore gathering lines, and to change current standards on low-risk onshore gathering lines. DATES: The TPSSC will meet on Thursday, January 19, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, e.s.t. Written comments must be received by January 26, 2006. ADDRESSES: The Advisory Committee members will participate via telephone conference call. Members of the public may attend the meeting at the U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, room 3328. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information regarding this meeting contact: Cheryl Whetsel, OPS, (202) 366–4431; cheryl.whetsel@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. Meeting Details: Members of the public may attend the meeting. PHMSA will post any additional information or changes on its Web page (https:// phmsa.dot.gov). Members of the public may make short statements on the topics under discussion. Anyone wishing to make an oral statement should notify Cheryl Whetsel, no later than January 12th of the topic and the length of the presentation. The presiding officer at the meeting may deny any request to present an oral statement and may limit the time of any presentation. You may submit written comments by mail or deliver them to the Dockets Facility by January 26, 2006, U.S. E:\FR\FM\10JAP1.SGM 10JAP1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 6 / Tuesday, January 10, 2006 / Proposed Rules rmajette on PROD1PC67 with PROPOSALS Department of Transportation, Room PL–401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. The Dockets Facility is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You also may submit written comments to the docket electronically by logging onto the following Internet Web address: https:// dms.dot.gov. Click on ‘‘Help & Information’’ for instructions on how to file a document electronically. All written comments should reference docket number RSPA–98–4470. Anyone who would like confirmation of mailed comments must include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Privacy Act Statement: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received for any of our dockets. You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477) or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov. Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, please contact Cheryl Whetsel at (202) 366–4431 by January 12, 2006. 2. TPSSC Background: The TPSSC is a statutorily mandated advisory committee that advises PHMSA on proposed safety standards for gas pipelines. The TPSSC was established under section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 5 U.S.C. App. 1). The committee VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:52 Jan 09, 2006 Jkt 208001 consists of 15 members—five each representing government, industry, and the public. The TPSSC is tasked with determining reasonableness, costeffectiveness, and practicability of regulatory initiatives. Federal law requires PHMSA to submit cost-benefit analyses and risk assessment information on each proposed safety standard to the advisory committees. The TPSSC evaluates the merits of the data and, when appropriate, provide recommendations on the adequacy of the cost-benefit analyses. 3. SNPRM Background: On September 25, 1991 (56 FR 48505), DOT published a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the definition of ‘‘gathering line’’ in its gas pipeline safety standards. Because the proposal proved controversial, final action was postponed pending collection of additional information. In this Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM), PHMSA is proposing use of a consensus standard to distinguish onshore gathering lines. PHMSA’s gas pipeline safety standards do not provide an adequate basis for distinguishing these pipelines from production facilities and transmission lines. In addition, PHMSA is proposing to establish safety standards for certain higher-risk onshore gathering lines, and to relax current standards on certain low-risk onshore gathering lines. (Onshore gathering lines in inlets of the Gulf of Mexico are not affected.) PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 1505 Operators would use a new risk-based approach to determine which of its gathering lines are ‘‘regulated onshore gathering lines’’ and what safety standards the lines must meet. At present, PHMSA’s safety standards do not apply to onshore gathering lines in rural locations, while onshore gathering lines in non-rural locations must meet the same requirements as transmission lines. This regulatory approach is insufficient to assure that conditions on gathering lines that pose a greater risk to the public and property are addressed. And it does not take into account the lower risk some other gathering lines pose. The intended effects of the proposed rules are improved identification of gathering lines, improved public confidence in the safety of gathering lines, and safety requirements better tailored to gathering line risks. The TPSSC will be voting on the reasonableness, cost-effectiveness, and practicability of this proposed regulation. PHMSA will issue a final rule based on the proposed rule, the comments received from the public, and the vote and comments of the advisory committee. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60102, 60115. Issued in Washington, DC on January 5, 2006. Stacey L. Gerard, Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. 06–224 Filed 1–6–06; 2:33 pm] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P E:\FR\FM\10JAP1.SGM 10JAP1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 6 (Tuesday, January 10, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 1504-1505]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-224]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

49 CFR Part 192

[Docket No. PHMSA-98-4470]


Pipeline Safety: Gas Gathering Line, Definition; Meeting of the 
Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation 
(DOT).

ACTION: Proposed rule; Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Technical Pipeline 
Safety Standards Committee (TPSSC) to vote on a proposed rule to use 
consensus standards to distinguish onshore gathering lines, to 
establish safety standards for certain higher-risk onshore gathering 
lines, and to change current standards on low-risk onshore gathering 
lines.

DATES: The TPSSC will meet on Thursday, January 19, 2006, from 10 a.m. 
to 12 noon, e.s.t.
    Written comments must be received by January 26, 2006.

ADDRESSES: The Advisory Committee members will participate via 
telephone conference call. Members of the public may attend the meeting 
at the U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC, room 3328.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information regarding 
this meeting contact: Cheryl Whetsel, OPS, (202) 366-4431; 
cheryl.whetsel@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    1. Meeting Details: Members of the public may attend the meeting. 
PHMSA will post any additional information or changes on its Web page 
(https://phmsa.dot.gov).
    Members of the public may make short statements on the topics under 
discussion. Anyone wishing to make an oral statement should notify 
Cheryl Whetsel, no later than January 12th of the topic and the length 
of the presentation. The presiding officer at the meeting may deny any 
request to present an oral statement and may limit the time of any 
presentation.
    You may submit written comments by mail or deliver them to the 
Dockets Facility by January 26, 2006, U.S.

[[Page 1505]]

Department of Transportation, Room PL-401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001. The Dockets Facility is open from 9 a.m. to 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You also may 
submit written comments to the docket electronically by logging onto 
the following Internet Web address: https://dms.dot.gov. Click on ``Help 
& Information'' for instructions on how to file a document 
electronically. All written comments should reference docket number 
RSPA-98-4470. Anyone who would like confirmation of mailed comments 
must include a self-addressed stamped postcard.
    Privacy Act Statement: Anyone may search the electronic form of all 
comments received for any of our dockets. You may review DOT's complete 
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 
2000 (65 FR 19477) or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov.
    Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For 
information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, please 
contact Cheryl Whetsel at (202) 366-4431 by January 12, 2006.
    2. TPSSC Background: The TPSSC is a statutorily mandated advisory 
committee that advises PHMSA on proposed safety standards for gas 
pipelines. The TPSSC was established under section 10(a)(2) of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. App. 1). The 
committee consists of 15 members--five each representing government, 
industry, and the public. The TPSSC is tasked with determining 
reasonableness, cost-effectiveness, and practicability of regulatory 
initiatives.
    Federal law requires PHMSA to submit cost-benefit analyses and risk 
assessment information on each proposed safety standard to the advisory 
committees. The TPSSC evaluates the merits of the data and, when 
appropriate, provide recommendations on the adequacy of the cost-
benefit analyses.
    3. SNPRM Background: On September 25, 1991 (56 FR 48505), DOT 
published a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the definition of 
``gathering line'' in its gas pipeline safety standards. Because the 
proposal proved controversial, final action was postponed pending 
collection of additional information. In this Supplemental Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM), PHMSA is proposing use of a consensus 
standard to distinguish onshore gathering lines. PHMSA's gas pipeline 
safety standards do not provide an adequate basis for distinguishing 
these pipelines from production facilities and transmission lines. In 
addition, PHMSA is proposing to establish safety standards for certain 
higher-risk onshore gathering lines, and to relax current standards on 
certain low-risk onshore gathering lines. (Onshore gathering lines in 
inlets of the Gulf of Mexico are not affected.) Operators would use a 
new risk-based approach to determine which of its gathering lines are 
``regulated onshore gathering lines'' and what safety standards the 
lines must meet. At present, PHMSA's safety standards do not apply to 
onshore gathering lines in rural locations, while onshore gathering 
lines in non-rural locations must meet the same requirements as 
transmission lines. This regulatory approach is insufficient to assure 
that conditions on gathering lines that pose a greater risk to the 
public and property are addressed. And it does not take into account 
the lower risk some other gathering lines pose. The intended effects of 
the proposed rules are improved identification of gathering lines, 
improved public confidence in the safety of gathering lines, and safety 
requirements better tailored to gathering line risks. The TPSSC will be 
voting on the reasonableness, cost-effectiveness, and practicability of 
this proposed regulation.
    PHMSA will issue a final rule based on the proposed rule, the 
comments received from the public, and the vote and comments of the 
advisory committee.

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60102, 60115.

    Issued in Washington, DC on January 5, 2006.
Stacey L. Gerard,
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 06-224 Filed 1-6-06; 2:33 pm]
BILLING CODE 4910-60-P

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