New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 18 - TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS
Chapter 60 - PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
Part 2 - PIPELINE SAFETY GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 18.60.2.12 - CLASSIFICATION AND REPAIR OF LEAKS

Universal Citation: 18 NM Admin Code 18.60.2.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

Immediately upon discovery, and in accordance with generally accepted industry criteria, an owner or operator shall classify a leak as:

A. a hazardous leak, grade I or C, if it is a leak which, due to its location and/or magnitude, constitutes an immediate hazard to persons or property;

B. a potentially hazardous leak, grade II or B, if it is a leak that does not constitute an immediate hazard, but may become hazardous if not repaired within a reasonable time period; or

C. a non-hazardous leak, grade III or A, if it is a leak which does not constitute a hazard and shows no indication of becoming hazardous before routine scheduled repair could be accomplished.

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