Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 380 - Department of Labor
Chapter 80 - Alternative Fuels Program
Subchapter 1 - General Rules for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Equipment
Section 380:80-1-5 - Filings required for stationary CNG and/or hydrogen installations
Current through Vol. 41, No. 13, March 15, 2024
(a) No CNG or hydrogen container shall be placed into CNG or hydrogen service or an installation operated or used in CNG or hydrogen service until the requirements of this section, as applicable, are met and the facility is in compliance with the rules in this chapter and all applicable statutes, in addition to any applicable requirements of the municipality or the county where an installation is or will be located.
(b) The licensee shall submit the following to the Department of Labor at least 30 days prior to construction:
(c) The Department of Labor shall notify the applicant in writing outlining its findings. If the application is administratively denied, the applicant may modify the submission and resubmit it or may request a hearing in accordance with Administrative Procedures Act.
(d) If the Department of Labor finds that the proposed installation complies with the rules in this chapter and the statutes of the State of Oklahoma, and does not constitute a danger to the public health, safety, and welfare, the Department of Labor shall issue an interim approval order. The construction of the installation and the setting of the container shall not proceed until the applicant has received written notification of the interim approval order. Any interim approval order shall include a provision that such approval may be suspended or revoked if:
(e) If a CNG or hydrogen stationary installation, equipment, or appurtenances not specifically covered by the rules in this chapter has been or will be installed, the Department of Labor shall apply and require any reasonable safety provisions to ensure the CNG or hydrogen installation is safe for CNG or hydrogen service. If the affected entity disagrees with the Department of Labor's determination, the entity may request a hearing. The installation shall not be placed in CNG or hydrogen operation until the Department of Labor has determined the installation is safe for CNG or hydrogen service.
(f) The Department of Labor shall review all applications within 21 business days of receipt of all required information and shall notify the applicant in writing of any deficiencies or whether the installation has been approved.
(g) Applications shall expire and be renewed as follows:
(h) The applicant shall notify the Department of Labor in writing when the installation is ready for inspection. If the Department of Labor does not physically inspect the facility within 30 calendar days of receipt of notice that the facility is ready for inspection, the applicant may operate the facility conditionally until the initial complete inspection is made. If any safety rule violations exist at the time of the initial inspection, the applicant may be required to cease CNG or hydrogen operation until the applicant corrects the violations.
(i) If the Department of Labor determines the completed installation varies materially from the application originally accepted, the applicant shall correct the variance and notify the Department of Labor of the correction of the variance or resubmit the application. The Department of Labor's review of such resubmitted application shall comply with the procedure described in this section.
(j) Pressure vessels shall be subject to inspections pursuant to OAC 380:25-3.