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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
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Petition for Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with part 211 of Title
49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
notice is hereby given that the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) received
a request for a waiver of compliance
with certain requirements of its safety
standards. The individual petition is
described below, including the party
seeking relief, the regulatory provisions
involved, the nature of the relief being
requested, and the petitioner’s
arguments in favor of relief from the
requirements of 49 CFR part 236, as
detailed below.
Docket Number FRA–2009–0030
Applicant: CSX Transportation, Mr.
C.M. King, Chief Engineer,
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Communications and Signals, 500
Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
The CSX Transportation (CSXT)
would like to respectfully request a
waiver to the portion of 49 CFR 236.303
requiring portable derails to be
connected to the signal system. Due to
the current economic downturn, CSXT
has found it necessary to use main,
siding, and auxiliary tracks to facilitate
the storing of cars. Cars and equipment
are being stored in accordance with 49
CFR 232.103. The railroad also feels that
the placing of portable derails on these
tracks will increase the security of these
cars that are being stored for an
undetermined length of time.
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participate in these proceedings by
submitting written views, data, or
comments. FRA does not anticipate
scheduling a public hearing in
connection with these proceedings since
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specify the basis for their request.
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published on April 11, 2000 (Volume
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Issued in Washington, DC on April 22,
2009.
Grady C. Cothen, Jr.,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety
Standards and Program Development.
[FR Doc. E9–9611 Filed 4–27–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA–2009–0049]
Pipeline Safety: Requests for Special
Permits
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA); DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: PHMSA is publishing this
notice of several special permit requests
we have received from pipeline
operators, seeking relief from
compliance with certain requirements
in the Federal pipeline safety
regulations. This notice seeks public
comments on these requests, including
comments on any safety or
environmental impacts. At the
conclusion of the 30-day comment
period, PHMSA will evaluate the
requests and determine whether to grant
or deny a special permit and the terms
and conditions of any grant.
DATES: Submit any comments regarding
these special permit requests by May 28,
2009.
ADDRESSES: Comments should reference
the docket numbers for the specific
special permit request and may be
submitted in the following ways:
• E–Gov Web Site: https://
www.Regulations.gov. This site allows
the public to enter comments on any
Federal Register notice issued by any
agency.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
• Mail: Docket Management System:
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: DOT Docket
Management System: U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
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Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Instructions: You should identify the
docket number for the special permit
request you are commenting on at the
beginning of your comments. If you
submit your comments by mail, please
submit two copies. To receive
confirmation that PHMSA has received
your comments, please include a selfaddressed stamped postcard. Internet
users may submit comments at https://
www.Regulations.gov.
Note: Comments are posted without
changes or edits to https://
www.Regulations.gov, including any personal
information provided. There is a privacy
statement published on https://
www.Regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Docket No.
General: Kay McIver by telephone at
(202) 366–0113; or, e-mail at
kay.mciver@dot.gov.
Technical: Steve Nanney by telephone
at (713) 272–2855; or, e-mail at
steve.nanney@dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
Notice concerns several requests for
special permits received by PHMSA
from pipeline operators who seek relief
from compliance with certain pipeline
safety regulations. Each request is filed
in the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) and has been assigned
a separate docket number in the FDMS.
The docket includes any technical
analysis or other supporting
documentation provided by the
requester. We invite interested persons
to participate by reviewing these special
permit requests at https://
Requester
Nature of special permit
49 CFR 192.14(a)(4), 49
CFR 192.619.
PHMSA–2009–0053 .......
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MoGas Pipeline LLC
(MoGas).
TransCanada Pipelines
(TCPL) operator of the
American Natural Resources (ANR) pipeline.
49 CFR 192.611(a) .............
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www.Regulations.gov, and by
submitting written comments, data, or
other information including any
comments on potential environmental
impacts that may result from the grant
of any of these special permits.
Before acting on these special permit
requests, PHMSA will evaluate all
comments received on or before the
comments closing date. Comments will
be evaluated after this date if it is
possible to do so without incurring
additional expense or delay. PHMSA
will consider each relevant comment we
receive in making our decision to grant
or deny a request and the terms and
conditions of any grant.
PHMSA has received the following
special permit requests:
Regulation(s)
PHMSA–2008–0286 .......
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To authorize MoGas Pipeline LLC, to perform alternative risk control activities rather than pressure testing the pipeline to 1.25 times the proposed MAOP.
The approximately 24.6 miles long Curryville to
Sulpher Creek, to Auburn Station pipeline begins in
Pike County, Missouri and ends in Lincoln County,
Missouri. The pipeline transports natural gas from
Panhandle Eastern Pipeline receipt point to the St.
Louis metro. This is from mile post 80.38 to mile post
105.09. The pipeline is a nominal 12-inch diameter
line installed in 1949 and 1950.
To authorize TCPL/ANR to engage in an alternative approach to conduct risk control activities based on Integrity Management Program principles rather than
lowering the MAOP or replacing the subject pipe segment. TCPL seeks relief for four areas on the TCPL
system where the class location has changed as a result of new structures built within 660 feet of the pipeline. The pipelines have all changed from a Class 1
location to a Class 3 location.
Special Permit Area 1: Line 1–100 is a 30-inch pipeline
with a MAOP of 850 psig, in Lake County, Indiana.
The new Bridgewood Subdivision was constructed
within 660 feet of the pipeline. The area became a
Class 3 location on May 4, 2007.
Special Permit Area 2: Line 226, is part of a pipeline
system that transports gas from Viking Gas Transmission Pipeline System, Wisconsin to Appleton
Meter Station in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The
new subdivision of 13 structures was constructed
within 660 feet of the pipeline. The area became a
Class 3 location on May 11, 2007. The pipeline is a
24-inch pipeline with a maximum MAOP of 975 psig.
Special Permit Area 3: Line 226 V7, is a 24-inch pipeline that transport gas from the Viking Gas Transmission Pipeline System to the Appleton Meter System on the ANR system in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. This line has a maximum MAOP of 975 psig.
A new proximity structure (Great Northern Container
Company) was constructed 300 feet of the pipeline.
The area became Class 3 location on May 11, 2007.
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Docket No.
Requester
Regulation(s)
Nature of special permit
Enstar Natural Gas Company.
49 CFR 192.707 .................
PHMSA–2009–0055 .......
TransCanada Pipelines
Ltd(TCPL)/American Natural Resources (ANR).
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PHMSA–2009–0056 .......
TransCanada Pipelines
Ltd(TCPL)/American Natural Resources (ANR).
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PHMSA–2009–0061 .......
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PHMSA–2009–0054 .......
TransCanada Pipelines
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Special Permit Area 4: Line 501, on the TCPL, ANR
system is part of a pipeline system that transports
gas from the Gulf Coast, Louisiana up to Detroit,
Michigan. There are several delivery points along the
system. The new Class 3 locations are located in
valve section between survey station number 288+32
and 291+78 in Fulton County, Ohio. This new Class 3
location lies within a High Consequence Area (HCA).
A new proximity structure (Four County Family Center) was constructed within 300 feet of the pipeline.
The area became a Class 3 location on August 24,
2007. This section has a 30-inch diameter pipeline
and a MAOP of 858 psig.
To authorize ENSTAR exemption from installing pipeline
markers over gas mains at road and railroad crossings in Class 1 location and Class 2 location. Instead
ENSTAR proposes to adopt a risk based approach to
installing markers in Class 1 location and Class 2 location and install markers not only at road crossings
but over the length of the large diameter (6’’NPS or
larger) gas mains.
To authorize TCPL/ANR to engage in an alternative approach to conduct risk control activities based on Integrity Management Program principles rather than
lowering the MAOP or replacing the subject pipe segment. This application is for four segments of Line
716 on the TCPL/ANR segment in St. Martin Parish
in Louisiana. This segment has changed from a Class
1 location to a Class 3 location. Further growth is anticipated in this area and TCPL requests that the special permit would apply to any additional pipe segments located on this pipeline in the inspection area
that may experience a Class Location change in the
future. The pipeline has a 20-inch diameter, a MAOP
of 1050 psig and operates at 73% of SMYS.
To authorize TCPL/ANR to engage in an alternative approach to conduct risk control activities based on Integrity Management Program principles rather than
lowering the MAOP or replacing the subject pipe segment. This segment has changed from a Class 1 location to a Class 3 location. Further growth is anticipated in this area and TCPL requests that the special
permit would apply to any additional pipe segments
located on this pipeline in the inspection area that
may experience a Class Location change in the future. This request is for the 30-inch diameter Line 1–
501 pipeline located in Tate County, Mississippi. This
loop pipeline transports gas from the Gulf Coast, Louisiana to Detroit, Michigan, USA, and has several delivery points in major population areas.
To authorize TCPL/ANR to engage in an alternative approach to conduct risk control activities based on Integrity Management Program principles rather than
lowering the MAOP or replacing the subject pipe segment. This segment has changed from a Class 1 location to a Class 3 location. Further growth is anticipated in this area and TCPL requests that the special
permit would apply to any additional pipe segments
located on this pipeline in the inspection area that
may experience a Class Location change in the future. This request is for Line 515 on the TCPL ANR
system. This is a 20-inch single line customer delivery
lateral that delivers gas to ANR’s Maumee Meter Station. The Class location change is the result of the
new Ridge at Wrenwood subdivision constructed within 660 feet of the pipeline. These 26 new structures in
addition to existing structures resulted in a Class Location change. The pipeline has a MAOP of 858 psig
and operates at 66% of SMYS.
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Docket No.
Requester
Regulation(s)
PHMSA–2009–0079 .......
Williams Transcontinental
Gas Pipe Line (WGPT).
PHMSA–2009–0100 .......
Paiute Pipeline Company ...
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60118(c)(1) and 49
CFR 1.53.
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 17,
2009.
Alan Mayberry,
Director, Engineering and Emergency
Support.
[FR Doc. E9–9610 Filed 4–27–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket ID FMCSA–2009–0086]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Vision
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for
exemptions; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of
applications from 22 individuals for
exemption from the vision requirement
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations. If granted, the exemptions
would enable these individuals to
qualify as drivers of commercial motor
vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce
without meeting the Federal vision
standard.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before May 28, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
bearing the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA–
2009–0086 using any of the following
methods:
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Nature of special permit
49 CFR 192.611 .................
To authorize Williams Transcontinental Pipe Line
(WGPT) to engage in an alternative approach to conduct risk control activities based on Integrity Management Program principles rather than lowering the
MAOP or replacing the subject pipe segment. This request is for the 30-inch and 36-inch pipelines located
in the Davidson, Guilford, and Rockingham counties
in the state of North Carolina. The 30-inch line has a
MAOP of 780 psig and the 36-inch has a MAOP of
780 psig. The lines transport gas from the Gulf Coast,
East Texas, and Southern Louisiana to Northeast
Markets providing gas to WGPT customers. The
Class location change is due to the addition of 32
homes.
49 CFR 190.341, 49 CFR
To authorize Piaute Pipeline Company to temporarily
192.605, 49 CFR 192.745.
deviate from certain federal pipeline regulations and
Piaute’s maintenance procedures relative to transmission valves, and the partial operation of certain
buried steel ball valves during regularly scheduled
valve maintenance activities. Piaute proposes alternatives for this deviation. Piaute owns and operates
856 miles of interstate gas transmission pipeline in
the state of Nevada under PHMSA Operator Identification Number 15033.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal
Holidays.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
Each submission must include the
Agency name and the docket ID for this
Notice. Note that DOT posts all
comments received without change to
https://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information included in a
comment. Please see the Privacy Act
heading below.
Docket: For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments, go to https://
www.regulations.gov at any time or
Room W12–140 on the ground level of
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The
FDMS is available 24 hours each day,
365 days each year. If you want
acknowledgment that we received your
comments, please include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope or
postcard or print the acknowledgement
page that appears after submitting
comments on-line.
Privacy Act: Anyone may search the
electronic form of all comments
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received into any of our dockets by the
name of the individual submitting the
comment (or of the person signing the
comment, if submitted on behalf of an
association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT’s complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000
(65 FR 19476). This information is also
available at https://Docketsinfo.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical
Programs, (202) 366–4001,
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W64–
224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
FMCSA may grant an exemption for a 2year period if it finds ‘‘such exemption
would likely achieve a level of safety
that is equivalent to, or greater than, the
level that would be achieved absent
such exemption.’’ FMCSA can renew
exemptions at the end of each 2-year
period. The 22 individuals listed in this
notice each have requested an
exemption from the vision requirement
in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies
to drivers of CMVs in interstate
commerce. Accordingly, the Agency
will evaluate the qualifications of each
applicant to determine whether granting
the exemption will achieve the required
level of safety mandated by statute.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0049]
Pipeline Safety: Requests for Special Permits
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA);
DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: PHMSA is publishing this notice of several special permit
requests we have received from pipeline operators, seeking relief from
compliance with certain requirements in the Federal pipeline safety
regulations. This notice seeks public comments on these requests,
including comments on any safety or environmental impacts. At the
conclusion of the 30-day comment period, PHMSA will evaluate the
requests and determine whether to grant or deny a special permit and
the terms and conditions of any grant.
DATES: Submit any comments regarding these special permit requests by
May 28, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Comments should reference the docket numbers for the
specific special permit request and may be submitted in the following
ways:
E-Gov Web Site: https://www.Regulations.gov. This site
allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice
issued by any agency.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Mail: Docket Management System: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System: U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey
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Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Instructions: You should identify the docket number for the special
permit request you are commenting on at the beginning of your comments.
If you submit your comments by mail, please submit two copies. To
receive confirmation that PHMSA has received your comments, please
include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Internet users may submit
comments at https://www.Regulations.gov.
Note: Comments are posted without changes or edits to https://www.Regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
There is a privacy statement published on https://www.Regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
General: Kay McIver by telephone at (202) 366-0113; or, e-mail at
kay.mciver@dot.gov.
Technical: Steve Nanney by telephone at (713) 272-2855; or, e-mail
at steve.nanney@dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Notice concerns several requests for
special permits received by PHMSA from pipeline operators who seek
relief from compliance with certain pipeline safety regulations. Each
request is filed in the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) and has
been assigned a separate docket number in the FDMS. The docket includes
any technical analysis or other supporting documentation provided by
the requester. We invite interested persons to participate by reviewing
these special permit requests at https://www.Regulations.gov, and by
submitting written comments, data, or other information including any
comments on potential environmental impacts that may result from the
grant of any of these special permits.
Before acting on these special permit requests, PHMSA will evaluate
all comments received on or before the comments closing date. Comments
will be evaluated after this date if it is possible to do so without
incurring additional expense or delay. PHMSA will consider each
relevant comment we receive in making our decision to grant or deny a
request and the terms and conditions of any grant.
PHMSA has received the following special permit requests:
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Docket No. Requester Regulation(s) Nature of special permit
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PHMSA-2008-0286...................... MoGas Pipeline LLC 49 CFR 192.14(a)(4), To authorize MoGas
(MoGas). 49 CFR 192.619. Pipeline LLC, to perform
alternative risk control
activities rather than
pressure testing the
pipeline to 1.25 times
the proposed MAOP. The
approximately 24.6 miles
long Curryville to
Sulpher Creek, to Auburn
Station pipeline begins
in Pike County, Missouri
and ends in Lincoln
County, Missouri. The
pipeline transports
natural gas from
Panhandle Eastern
Pipeline receipt point to
the St. Louis metro. This
is from mile post 80.38
to mile post 105.09. The
pipeline is a nominal 12-
inch diameter line
installed in 1949 and
1950.
PHMSA-2009-0053...................... TransCanada Pipelines 49 CFR 192.611(a).... To authorize TCPL/ANR to
(TCPL) operator of engage in an alternative
the American Natural approach to conduct risk
Resources (ANR) control activities based
pipeline. on Integrity Management
Program principles rather
than lowering the MAOP or
replacing the subject
pipe segment. TCPL seeks
relief for four areas on
the TCPL system where the
class location has
changed as a result of
new structures built
within 660 feet of the
pipeline. The pipelines
have all changed from a
Class 1 location to a
Class 3 location.
Special Permit Area 1:
Line 1-100 is a 30-inch
pipeline with a MAOP of
850 psig, in Lake County,
Indiana. The new
Bridgewood Subdivision
was constructed within
660 feet of the pipeline.
The area became a Class 3
location on May 4, 2007.
Special Permit Area 2:
Line 226, is part of a
pipeline system that
transports gas from
Viking Gas Transmission
Pipeline System,
Wisconsin to Appleton
Meter Station in
Winnebago County,
Wisconsin. The new
subdivision of 13
structures was
constructed within 660
feet of the pipeline. The
area became a Class 3
location on May 11, 2007.
The pipeline is a 24-inch
pipeline with a maximum
MAOP of 975 psig.
Special Permit Area 3:
Line 226 V7, is a 24-inch
pipeline that transport
gas from the Viking Gas
Transmission Pipeline
System to the Appleton
Meter System on the ANR
system in Outagamie
County, Wisconsin. This
line has a maximum MAOP
of 975 psig. A new
proximity structure
(Great Northern Container
Company) was constructed
300 feet of the pipeline.
The area became Class 3
location on May 11, 2007.
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Special Permit Area 4:
Line 501, on the TCPL,
ANR system is part of a
pipeline system that
transports gas from the
Gulf Coast, Louisiana up
to Detroit, Michigan.
There are several
delivery points along the
system. The new Class 3
locations are located in
valve section between
survey station number
288+32 and 291+78 in
Fulton County, Ohio. This
new Class 3 location lies
within a High Consequence
Area (HCA). A new
proximity structure (Four
County Family Center) was
constructed within 300
feet of the pipeline. The
area became a Class 3
location on August 24,
2007. This section has a
30-inch diameter pipeline
and a MAOP of 858 psig.
PHMSA-2009-0054...................... Enstar Natural Gas 49 CFR 192.707....... To authorize ENSTAR
Company. exemption from installing
pipeline markers over gas
mains at road and
railroad crossings in
Class 1 location and
Class 2 location. Instead
ENSTAR proposes to adopt
a risk based approach to
installing markers in
Class 1 location and
Class 2 location and
install markers not only
at road crossings but
over the length of the
large diameter (6''NPS or
larger) gas mains.
PHMSA-2009-0055...................... TransCanada Pipelines ..................... To authorize TCPL/ANR to
Ltd(TCPL)/American engage in an alternative
Natural Resources approach to conduct risk
(ANR). control activities based
on Integrity Management
Program principles rather
than lowering the MAOP or
replacing the subject
pipe segment. This
application is for four
segments of Line 716 on
the TCPL/ANR segment in
St. Martin Parish in
Louisiana. This segment
has changed from a Class
1 location to a Class 3
location. Further growth
is anticipated in this
area and TCPL requests
that the special permit
would apply to any
additional pipe segments
located on this pipeline
in the inspection area
that may experience a
Class Location change in
the future. The pipeline
has a 20-inch diameter, a
MAOP of 1050 psig and
operates at 73% of SMYS.
PHMSA-2009-0056...................... TransCanada Pipelines ..................... To authorize TCPL/ANR to
Ltd(TCPL)/American engage in an alternative
Natural Resources approach to conduct risk
(ANR). control activities based
on Integrity Management
Program principles rather
than lowering the MAOP or
replacing the subject
pipe segment. This
segment has changed from
a Class 1 location to a
Class 3 location. Further
growth is anticipated in
this area and TCPL
requests that the special
permit would apply to any
additional pipe segments
located on this pipeline
in the inspection area
that may experience a
Class Location change in
the future. This request
is for the 30-inch
diameter Line 1-501
pipeline located in Tate
County, Mississippi. This
loop pipeline transports
gas from the Gulf Coast,
Louisiana to Detroit,
Michigan, USA, and has
several delivery points
in major population
areas.
PHMSA-2009-0061...................... TransCanada Pipelines ..................... To authorize TCPL/ANR to
Ltd(TCPL)/American engage in an alternative
Natural Resources approach to conduct risk
(ANR). control activities based
on Integrity Management
Program principles rather
than lowering the MAOP or
replacing the subject
pipe segment. This
segment has changed from
a Class 1 location to a
Class 3 location. Further
growth is anticipated in
this area and TCPL
requests that the special
permit would apply to any
additional pipe segments
located on this pipeline
in the inspection area
that may experience a
Class Location change in
the future. This request
is for Line 515 on the
TCPL ANR system. This is
a 20-inch single line
customer delivery lateral
that delivers gas to
ANR's Maumee Meter
Station. The Class
location change is the
result of the new Ridge
at Wrenwood subdivision
constructed within 660
feet of the pipeline.
These 26 new structures
in addition to existing
structures resulted in a
Class Location change.
The pipeline has a MAOP
of 858 psig and operates
at 66% of SMYS.
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PHMSA-2009-0079...................... Williams 49 CFR 192.611....... To authorize Williams
Transcontinental Gas Transcontinental Pipe
Pipe Line (WGPT). Line (WGPT) to engage in
an alternative approach
to conduct risk control
activities based on
Integrity Management
Program principles rather
than lowering the MAOP or
replacing the subject
pipe segment. This
request is for the 30-
inch and 36-inch
pipelines located in the
Davidson, Guilford, and
Rockingham counties in
the state of North
Carolina. The 30-inch
line has a MAOP of 780
psig and the 36-inch has
a MAOP of 780 psig. The
lines transport gas from
the Gulf Coast, East
Texas, and Southern
Louisiana to Northeast
Markets providing gas to
WGPT customers. The Class
location change is due to
the addition of 32 homes.
PHMSA-2009-0100...................... Paiute Pipeline 49 CFR 190.341, 49 To authorize Piaute
Company. CFR 192.605, 49 CFR Pipeline Company to
192.745. temporarily deviate from
certain federal pipeline
regulations and Piaute's
maintenance procedures
relative to transmission
valves, and the partial
operation of certain
buried steel ball valves
during regularly
scheduled valve
maintenance activities.
Piaute proposes
alternatives for this
deviation. Piaute owns
and operates 856 miles of
interstate gas
transmission pipeline in
the state of Nevada under
PHMSA Operator
Identification Number
15033.
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60118(c)(1) and 49 CFR 1.53.
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 17, 2009.
Alan Mayberry,
Director, Engineering and Emergency Support.
[FR Doc. E9-9610 Filed 4-27-09; 8:45 am]
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