Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 33 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part V - Hazardous Wastes and Hazardous Materials
Subpart 3 - Natural Resources
Chapter 301 - Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline [49 CFR Part 195]
Subchapter A - General [49 CFR Part 195 Subpart A]
Section V-30117 - What is a regulated rural gathering line and what requirements apply? [49 CFR 195.11]
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code V-30117
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. Each operator of a regulated rural gathering line, as defined in Paragraph 1 of this section, must comply with the safety requirements described in Paragraph 2 of this Section. [49 CFR 195.11]
1. Definition. As used in this section, a
regulated rural gathering line means an onshore gathering line
in a rural area that meets all of the following criteria- [49
CFR 195.11(a)]
a. has a nominal diameter from
65/8 inches (168 mm) to
85/8 inches (219.1 mm);
[49
CFR 195.11(a)(1)]
b. is located in or within one-quarter mile
(.40 km) of an unusually sensitive area as defined in §30112; and
[49
CFR 195.11(a)(2)]
c. operates at a maximum pressure established
under §30406 corresponding to: [49
CFR 195.11(a)(3)]
i. A stress level greater than 20 percent of
the specified minimum yield strength of the line pipe; or [49
CFR
195.11(a)(3)(i)]
ii. if the stress level is unknown or the
pipeline is not constructed with steel pipe, a pressure of more than 125 psi
(861 kPa) gage. [49
CFR
195.11(a)(3)(ii)]
2. Safety Requirements.
Each operator must prepare, follow, and maintain written procedures to carry
out the requirements of this section. Except for the requirements in
Subparagraphs A.2.b, A.2.c, A.2.i and A.2.j of this section, the safety
requirements apply to all materials of construction. [49
CFR 195.11(b)]
a. Identify all segments of pipeline meeting
the criteria in Paragraph 1 of this section before April 3, 2009.
[49
CFR 195.11(b)(1)]
b. For steel pipelines constructed, replaced,
relocated, or otherwise changed after July 3, 2009:, [49 CFR
195.11(b)(2)]
i. Design, install, construct, initially
inspect, and initially test the pipeline in compliance with this part, unless
the pipeline is converted under
§30111 [49 CFR
195.11(b)(2)(i)]
ii. Reserved [49 CFR
195.11(b)(2)(ii)]
c. For non-steel pipelines
constructed after July 3, 2009, notify the Administrator according to
§30114 [49
CFR 195.11(b)(3)]
d. Beginning no later than January 3, 2009,
comply with the reporting requirements in Subchapter B of Chapter 301 this
Subpart. [49
CFR 195.11(b)(4)]
e. Establish the maximum operating pressure
of the pipeline according to
§30406 before transportation begins, or
if the pipeline exists on July 3, 2008, before July 3, 2009. [49
CFR 195.11(b)(5)]
f. Install line markers according to
§30410 before transportation begins, or
if the pipeline exists on July 3, 2008, before July 3, 2009. Continue to
maintain line markers in compliance with
§30410 [49
CFR 195.11(b)(6)]
g. Establish a continuing public education
program in compliance with
§30440 before transportation begins, or
if the pipeline exists on July 3, 2008, before January 3, 2010. Continue to
carry out such program in compliance with
§30440 [49
CFR 195.11(b)(7)]
h. Establish a damage prevention program in
compliance with
§30442 before transportation begins, or
if the pipeline exists on July 3, 2008, before July 3, 2009. Continue to carry
out such program in compliance with
§30442 [49
CFR 195.11(b)(8)]
i. For steel pipelines, comply with
Subchapter B of Chapter 305 of this Subpart, except corrosion control is not
required for pipelines existing on July 3, 2008 before July 3, 2011.
[49
CFR 195.11(b)(9)]
j. For steel pipelines, establish and follow
a comprehensive and effective program to continuously identify operating
conditions that could contribute to internal corrosion. The program must
include measures to prevent and mitigate internal corrosion, such as cleaning
the pipeline and using inhibitors. This program must be established before
transportation begins or if the pipeline exists on July 3, 2008, before July 3,
2009. [49
CFR 195.11(b)(10)]
k. To comply with the Operator Qualification
program requirements in Subchapter A of Chapter 305 of this Subpart, have a
written description of the processes used to carry out the requirements in
§30505 to determine the qualification of
persons performing operations and maintenance tasks. These processes must be
established before transportation begins or if the pipeline exists on July 3,
2008, before July 3, 2009. [49
CFR 195.11(b)(11)]
3. New Unusually Sensitive Areas.
If, after July 3, 2008, a new unusually sensitive area is identified and a
segment of pipeline becomes regulated as a result, except for the requirements
of Subparagraphs A.2.i and A.2.j of this section, the operator must implement
the requirements in Subparagraphs A.2.b through A.2.k of this section for the
affected segment within 6 months of identification. For steel pipelines, comply
with the deadlines in Subparagraph A.2.i and A.2.j. [49
CFR 195.11(c)]
4. Record Retention. An operator must
maintain records demonstrating compliance with each requirement according to
the following schedule. [49
CFR 195.11(d)]
a. An operator must maintain the segment
identification records required in Subparagraph A.2.a of this section and the
records required to comply with A.2.j of this section, for the life of the
pipe. [49
CFR 195.11(d)(1)]
b. An operator must maintain the records
necessary to demonstrate compliance with each requirement in Subparagraphs
A.2.b through A.2.i, and A.2.k of this section according to the record
retention requirements of the referenced section or Chapter. [49
CFR 195.11(d)(2)]
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:753.
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