# Operator Procedures Manual

**Citation:** 220 CMR 101.14  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities  
**Effective:** 2024-10-11  
**Published:** 2024-10-11

Each operator shall incorporate procedures for all requirements of 220 CMR 101.00 into its written procedures under 49 CFR Part 192 as applicable, to ensure compliance with M.G.L. c. 164, § 105A and 220 CMR 101.00.

## Document text

Each operator shall incorporate procedures for all requirements of 220 CMR 101.00 into its written procedures under 49 CFR Part 192 as applicable, to ensure compliance with M.G.L. c. 164, § 105A and 220 CMR 101.00.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.mass.gov/doc/220-cmr-10100-1/download>
- Source ID: `ma-dpu-cmr`
- SHA-256: `69fc8ca077f625d00e6fc2008290b683fa2aee938622dcc348d77b5af7563e34`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-12T05:00:35.559Z
- Exported: 2026-08-24T23:11:36.665Z
- Document slug: `ma-cmr-220-101-14`

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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.",
  "publicationCaveat": "Mass.gov states that posted DPU regulations are informational copies rather than the legally official CMR edition. The official CMR is available through the Massachusetts State Bookstore; verify the official edition before legal reliance.",
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