Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 33 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part V - Hazardous Wastes and Hazardous Materials
Subpart 3 - Natural Resources
Chapter 304 - Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline-Operation and Maintenance [49 CFR Part 195 Subpart F]
Section V-30401 - General Requirements [49 CFR 195.401]
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code V-30401
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. No operator may operate or maintain its pipeline systems at a level of safety lower than that required by this Chapter and the procedures it is required to establish under §30402. A [ 49 CFR 195.401(a)]
B. An operator must make repairs on its pipeline system according to the following requirements. [ 49 CFR 195.401(b)]
1. Non Integrity Management Repairs. Whenever
an operator discovers any condition that could adversely affect the safe
operation of its pipeline system, it must correct the condition within a
reasonable time. However, if the condition is of such a nature that it presents
an immediate hazard to persons or property, the operator may not operate the
affected part of the system until it has corrected the unsafe condition. [
49 CFR
195.401(b)(1)]
2. Integrity Management Repairs. When an
operator discovers a condition on a pipeline covered under §30452, the operator
must correct the condition as prescribed in
§30452. H [
49 CFR
195.401(b)(2)]
3. Prioritizing Repairs. An operator must
consider the risk to people, property, and the environment in prioritizing the
correction of any conditions referenced in Paragraphs B.1 and 2 of this
Section. [49 CFR
195.401(b)(3)]
C. Except as provided by §30111, no operator may operate any part of any of the following pipelines unless it was designed and constructed as required by this Subpart: [ 49 CFR 195.401(c)]
1. an interstate pipeline, other than a
low-stress pipeline, on which construction was begun after March 31, 1970, that
transports hazardous liquid; [
49 CFR
195.401(c)(1)]
2. an interstate offshore gathering line,
other than a low-stress pipeline, on which construction was begun after July
31, 1977, that transports hazardous liquid; [
49 CFR
195.401(c)(2)]
3. an intrastate pipeline, other than a
low-stress pipeline, on which construction was begun after October 20, 1985,
that transports hazardous liquid; [
49 CFR
195.401(c)(3)]
4. a pipeline, on which construction was
begun after July 11, 1991 that transports carbon dioxide; [
49 CFR
195.401(c)(4)]
5. a low-stress pipeline on which
construction was begun after August 10, 1994. [
49 CFR
195.401(c)(5)]
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:753.
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