# External Corrosion Control: Cathodic Protection \[49 CFR 192.463\]

**Citation:** LAC 43:XIII §2115  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Louisiana Office of Conservation  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** Not stated

A. Each cathodic protection system required by this Chapter must provide a level of cathodic protection that complies with one or more of the applicable criteria contained in §5107, Appendix D of this Subpart. If none of these criteria is applicable, the cathodic protection system must provide a lev

## Document text

A. Each cathodic protection system required by this Chapter must provide a level of cathodic protection that complies with one or more of the applicable criteria contained in §5107, Appendix D of this Subpart. If none of these criteria is applicable, the cathodic protection system must provide a level of cathodic protection at least equal to that provided by compliance with one or more of these criteria. [49 CFR 192.463(a)]

B. If amphoteric metals are included in a buried or submerged pipeline containing a metal or different anodic potential: [49 CFR 192.463(b)]

1. the amphoteric metals must be electrically isolated from the remainder of the pipeline and cathodically protected; or [49 CFR 192.463(b)(1)]

2. the entire buried or submerged pipeline must be cathodically protected at a cathodic potential that meet the requirements of §5107, Appendix D of this Subpart for amphoteric metals. [49 CFR 192.463(b)(2)]

C. The amount of cathodic protection must be controlled so as not to damage the protective coating or the pipe. [49 CFR 192.463(c)]

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:501 et seq.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 9:236 (April 1983), amended LR 10:528 (July 1984), LR 30:1253 (June 2004).

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