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-30440 - Public Awareness [49 CFR 195.440]

A. Each pipeline operator must develop and implement a written continuing public education program that follows the guidance provided in the American Petroleum Institute's (API) Recommended Practice (RP) 1162 (incorporated by reference, see §30107). [ 49 CFR 195.440(a)]

B. The operator's program must follow the general program recommendations of API RP 1162 and assess the unique attributes and characteristics of the operator's pipeline and facilities, except as stated in Paragraph B.1. [ 49 CFR 195.440(b)]

C. The operator must follow the general program recommendations, including baseline and supplemental requirements of API RP 1162, unless the operator provides justification in its program or procedural manual as to why compliance with all or certain provisions of the recommended practice is not practicable and not necessary for safety. [ 49 CFR 195.440(c)]

D. The operator's program must specifically include provisions to educate the public, appropriate government organizations, and persons engaged in excavation related activities on: [ 49 CFR 195.440(d)]

E. The program must include activities to advise affected municipalities, school districts, businesses, and residents of pipeline facility locations. [ 49 CFR 195.440(e)]

F. The program and the media used must be as comprehensive as necessary to reach all areas in which the operator transports hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide. [ 49 CFR 195.440(f)]

G. The program must be conducted in English and in other languages commonly understood by a significant number and concentration of the non-English speaking population in the operator's area. [ 49 CFR 195.440(g)]

H. Operators in existence on June 20, 2005, must have completed their written programs no later than June 20, 2006. Upon request, operators must submit their completed programs to PHMSA or, in the case of an intrastate pipeline facility operator, the appropriate state agency. [ 49 CFR 195.440(h)]

I. The operator's program documentation and evaluation results must be available for periodic review by appropriate regulatory agencies. [ 49 CFR 195.440(i)]