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-30454 - Integrity assessments for certain underwater hazardous liquid pipeline facilities located in high consequence areas. [49 CFR 195.454]

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code V-30454

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Notwithstanding any pipeline integrity management program or integrity assessment schedule otherwise required under § 30452, each operator of any underwater hazardous liquid pipeline facility located in a high consequence area that is not an offshore pipeline facility and any portion of which is located at depths greater than 150 feet under the surface of the water must ensure that: [49 CFR 195.454]

1. Pipeline integrity assessments using internal inspection technology appropriate for the integrity threats to the pipeline are completed not less often than once every 12 months, and; [49 CFR 195.454(a)]

2. Pipeline integrity assessments using pipeline route surveys, depth of cover surveys, pressure tests, external corrosion direct assessment, or other technology that the operator demonstrates can further the understanding of the condition of the pipeline facility, are completed on a schedule based on the risk that the pipeline facility poses to the high consequence area in which the pipeline facility is located. [49 CFR 195.454(b)]

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:753.

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