# New Orleans Public Service, Inc. — Pipeline Safety Interpretation

**Citation:** PI-71-029  
**Type / status:** guidance / guidance  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** 1971-03-05

PI-71-029 response to New Orleans Public Service, Inc. concerning 191.5.

## Document text

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March 5, 1971
Mr. Hugh M. Blain
General Manager-Gas Department
New Orleans Public Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 60340
New Orleans, Louisiana 70160
Dear Mr. Blain:
This is in reply to your letter of February 24, 1971, requesting
modification of 49 CFR, Section 191.5(a) to eliminate the
requirement of telephonic reporting of leaks which resulted in
the ignition of gas with no injury or property damage.
We will consider your letter as a request for new rule-making
along with other requests now pending.
Sincerely,
Joseph C. Caldwell
Director, Acing
Office of Pipeline Safety
dal\191\5\71-03-05

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
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- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T00:59:31.977Z
- Exported: 2026-08-22T11:55:09.855Z
- Document slug: `phmsa-interpretation-pi-71-029`

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