Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 174 - Pipeline Saftey Office
Chapter 7530 - PIPELINE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT AND SANCTIONS
Part 7530.1500 - TESTING AND TEST RESULTS
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 27, December 30, 2024
Subpart 1. Applicability.
This part applies to tests following reportable incidents in preparation to returning the pipeline to service. For purposes of this part, pipeline has the meaning given it in Minnesota Statutes, section 299J.02, subdivision 11.
Subp. 2. Notice.
At least 48 hours before conducting pressure testing, including hydrostatic, air, nitrogen, or other test medium, the pipeline operator shall give notice of the test to the office and to the local governmental units traversed by the portion of pipeline to be tested, unless the operator determines that an emergency exists requiring immediate testing of the pipeline.
For an emergency requiring immediate testing, the pipeline operator shall notify the office before initiating the test.
Subp. 3. Notice contents.
The notice of the test must include:
Subp. 4. Observation.
Authorized representatives of the director and affected local governmental units may observe the test.
Subp. 5. Results reported.
The results of a hydrostatic test conducted by the pipeline operator or by an independent testing company must be sent to the office and if requested, every local governmental unit traversed by the tested portion of the pipeline within ten days of the completion of the test. The test results must include:
Statutory Authority: MS s 299F.57; 299J.04