# Verbal Notice of Probable Violation to a Gas Pipeline Operator

**Citation:** OAR 860-031-0010  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Oregon Public Utility Commission  
**Effective:** 2001-03-21  
**Published:** Not stated

When an evaluation of an operator’s records, practices, or facilities indicates that the operator is not in compliance with a pipeline safety regulation, the investigator will informally discuss the probable violation of the regulation with the operator whenever practical before concluding the inspe

## Document text

When an evaluation of an operator’s records, practices, or facilities indicates that the operator is not in compliance with a pipeline safety regulation, the investigator will informally discuss the probable violation of the regulation with the operator whenever practical before concluding the inspection. The operator may take on-site corrective action during the inspection or during the concluding interview at the facility when a probable violation exists. Whenever a probable violation is found, the investigator will issue a written inspection report pursuant to OAR 860-031-0015.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=860-031-0010>
- Source ID: `or-oar`
- SHA-256: `1d156151668928ed52d77030928f5a5edf68f31122e6a194324ac4aa88665c44`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T10:23:41.278Z
- Exported: 2026-08-22T20:31:49.989Z
- Document slug: `or-oar-860-031-0010`

### Source metadata

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  "applicabilityCaveat": "Division 31 applies only to pipeline operators identified in ORS 757.039. Determine Oregon and federal jurisdiction, operator and facility class, intrastate or interstate status, the separately applicable safety standards (including OAR chapter 860 division 24 and federal pipeline-safety rules), and any Commission or federal waiver before applying a provision.",
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