# Notice of Proposed Construction

**Citation:** 220 CMR 101.04  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities  
**Effective:** 2024-10-11  
**Published:** 2024-10-11

(1) Notice of proposed construction shall be filed with the Department at least 14 days prior to the start of any of the following projects: (a) All new and replacement pipeline installation projects of 1,000 feet or more in length. (b) All new and replacement pipeline installation projects where th

## Document text

(1) Notice of proposed construction shall be filed with the Department at least 14 days prior to the start of any of the following projects:

(a) All new and replacement pipeline installation projects of 1,000 feet or more in length.

(b) All new and replacement pipeline installation projects where the pipeline will have an MAOP of 125 psig or more.

(c) All Uprating projects.

(2) If there are no construction projects in a calendar year meeting the requirements of 220 CMR 101.04(1), then an operator shall file with the Department a notice of proposed construction at least 14 days prior to the start of any project for no fewer than three projects, provided that at least three projects are undertaken.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.mass.gov/doc/220-cmr-10100-1/download>
- Source ID: `ma-dpu-cmr`
- SHA-256: `edef41841ec72db9400fa1cc44b220d3f78d3e4b7ce2ac24cc66570773340158`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-12T05:00:35.559Z
- Exported: 2026-08-23T18:11:58.562Z
- Document slug: `ma-cmr-220-101-04`

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