# Directional Drilling

**Citation:** 220 CMR 101.12  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities  
**Effective:** 2024-10-11  
**Published:** 2024-10-11

Within one year of October 11, 2024, each operator shall ensure that its written construction procedures include specific provisions for directional drilling and other trenchless technology installation methods that minimize the potential damage to gas pipelines and other underground facilities, inc

## Document text

Within one year of October 11, 2024, each operator shall ensure that its written construction procedures include specific provisions for directional drilling and other trenchless technology installation methods that minimize the potential damage to gas pipelines and other underground facilities, including electric, communications, water, sewer, and steam.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.mass.gov/doc/220-cmr-10100-1/download>
- Source ID: `ma-dpu-cmr`
- SHA-256: `12236647435d5374c69844e695353fd12658cc09ab78c71969f2fe7c0151896c`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-12T05:00:35.559Z
- Exported: 2026-08-24T15:55:20.823Z
- Document slug: `ma-cmr-220-101-12`

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  "effectiveOn": "2024-10-11",
  "adoptedOn": "2024-09-26",
  "adoptionDocket": "D.P.U. 22-100",
  "registerNumber": 1532,
  "statutoryAuthority": "M.G.L. c. 164, §§ 66, 76, 76C, 105A, and 116B",
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  "applicabilityCaveat": "Applicability depends on Massachusetts intrastate jurisdiction, operator and facility status, the definitions and exceptions in 220 CMR 101.00, incorporated federal standards, Department waivers or orders, and section-specific transition periods. The Massachusetts Pipeline Safety Division does not regulate interstate pipelines or hazardous-material transportation by pipeline.",
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