# 255.614 Damage prevention program.

**Citation:** 16 NYCRR 255.614  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** New York State Public Service Commission  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** Not stated

Transmission and Distribution of Gas. (a) Each operator of a buried pipeline shall carry out a written program to prevent damage to that pipeline by excavation activities in accordance with 16 NYCRR Part 753, Protection of Underground Facilities. Each operator of a buried pipeline, except for gathering lines in Class 1 and 2 locations, must participate in the one-call notification system that co

## Document text

(a) Each operator of a buried pipeline shall carry out a written program to prevent damage to that pipeline by excavation activities in accordance with 16 NYCRR Part 753, Protection of Underground Facilities. Each operator of a buried pipeline, except for gathering lines in Class 1 and 2 locations, must participate in the one-call notification system that covers the areas of the State in which those pipeline facilities are located.

(b) Where the operator has reason to believe damage could be done by the excavation activities, the pipeline must be inspected as frequently as necessary during and after the activities to verify the integrity of the pipeline.

(c) In the case of blasting, each inspection must include a leakage survey.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
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- Retrieved: 2026-08-12T06:20:40.894Z
- Exported: 2026-08-22T18:29:19.510Z
- Document slug: `ny-nycrr-255-614`

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