California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 2 - Department of Conservation
Chapter 4 - Development, Regulation, and Conservation of Oil and Gas Resources
Subchapter 2 - Environmental Protection
Article 3 - Requirements
Section 1777 - Maintenance and Monitoring of Production Facilities, Safety Systems, and Equipment

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 1777

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Operators shall maintain production facilities in good condition and in a manner to prevent leakage or corrosion and to safeguard life, health, property, and natural resources.

(b) Operators shall establish and comply with a written preventative maintenance program plan for prevention of corrosion and leakage and shall maintain documentation of steps taken to follow the plan. Such a preventative maintenance plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following factors:

(1) The level of usage and wear to which the production facilities are exposed.

(2) The age of the production facilities.

(3) Climate conditions where the production facilities are located.

(4) Industry standards for maintenance and corrosion prevention.

(5) Maintenance recommendations or guidelines from the manufacturers of the production facilities.

(1) Operators shall conduct external visual inspections at least once a month of aboveground production facilities, excluding pipelines, for leaks and corrosion. Facilities that are not operating properly or are leaking shall be repaired or replaced.

(2) Weeds and debris shall be removed from secondary containment areas or catch basins, and the integrity of all berms shall be inspected monthly. Fluids, including rainwater, shall be removed.

(3) Well cellars shall be covered and kept drained. Grating or flooring shall be installed and maintained in good condition so as to exclude people and animals. Cellars should be protected from as much runoff water as practical.

(4) Injection lines shall be disconnected from injection wells unless there is current approval from the Division for injection of fluid.

(d) All equipment and facilities in urban areas shall be enclosed individually or with perimeter fencing in accordance with Section 1778(a) or Section 1778(e) where it is necessary to protect life and property. Enclosures in nonurban areas shall be constructed in accordance with Section 1778(a) or Section 1778(b) where necessary to protect life and property.

(e) The Supervisor may order the operator to inspect and test safety systems and equipment associated with consolidated production facilities. The frequency of the inspection and testing may be based on the manufacturer's recommendation.

(f) Vehicle access routes to all production facilities must be maintained in a safe and passable condition.

1. New section filed 12-30-2010; operative 1-29-2011 (Register 2010, No. 53). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 43.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 3013 and 3270, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 3106, 3224 and 3270, Public Resources Code.

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