Texas Administrative Code
Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION
Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG)
Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR ALL STATIONARY LNG INSTALLATIONS
Section 14.2104 - Testing of Containers

(a) In order to determine the safety of a container, AFS may require that the licensee or operator of the container submit a copy of the manufacturer's data report on that container. AFS may also require that the container and assembly be tested by a Category 15, 20, or 50 licensee and a comprehensive report on the findings submitted to AFS. This requirement may be applied even though an acceptable LNG Form 2023 has been received.

(b) Any stationary LNG container previously in LNG service brought into Texas or which has not been subject to continuous LNG pressure or inert gas pressure shall be inspected by a currently licensed Category 15, 20, or 50 licensee to determine if the container shall be leak-tested or re-certified. A copy of the inspector's written report shall be filed with AFS. The container shall not be used until the appropriate leak test or certification process determines the container is safe for LNG service.

(c) Any stationary LNG container which has been subject to continuous LNG or inert gas pressure may not require testing prior to installation provided the licensee or operator of the container files LNG Form 2023 at the time LNG Form 2500 is submitted for any facility requiring submission of a site plan in accordance with § RSA 14.2040 of this title (relating to Filings for Stationary LNG Installations).

(d) AFS may remove a container from LNG service or require ASME acceptance of a container at any time if AFS determines that the nameplate is loose, unreadable, or detached, or if it appears to be tampered with or damaged in any way and does not contain at a minimum the items specified in subsection (a) of this section.