Alabama Administrative Code
Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA
GOVERNING COALBED METHANE GAS OPERATIONS
Chapter 400-3-7 - TRANSPORTATION
Section 400-3-7-.03 - Gathering Lines
Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 400-3-7-.03
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
(1) Applicability.
(a) All
intrastate gathering lines, located in a rural location, must be designed,
installed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with generally accepted
industry standards.
(b) Any
modification, replacement, relocation, or other change in an intrastate
gathering line, located in a rural location shall be made in accordance with
generally accepted industry standards.
(c) Flowlines and transmission lines, as
defined in Rule
400-3-1-.05, relating to
Definitions shall not be subject to this rule.
(2) Compressor Stations. A location map and generalized process and flow diagrams of each compressor station, including working pressure ranges, safety equipment, and ancillary equipment shall be submitted to the Supervisor prior to the installation of the facility.
(3) Maintenance and Abandonment.
(a) All gathering lines
and right of ways shall be maintained and operated in safe manner and in
accordance with this rule.
(b) Each
gathering line abandoned in place must be disconnected from all sources and
supplies of hydrocarbons and purged with water or inert materials.
Author: State Oil and Gas Board
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-17-1, et seq.
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