# State of West Virginia — Pipeline Safety Interpretation

**Citation:** PI-75-014  
**Type / status:** guidance / guidance  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** 1975-03-26

PI-75-014 response to State of West Virginia concerning 191.11.

## Document text

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March 26, 1975
Mr. T. K. Spalding, Director
Gas Pipeline Safety Division
State of West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
Dear Mr. Spalding:
This responds to your letter of March 11, 1975, asking whether
Mr. Ralph Kirtley of the Shawkey Gas Company is required to file
an Annual Report under 49 CFR Part 191 for the Shawkey system.
Based on the information furnished, it appears that Mr. Kirtley
is operating a distribution system, not a "gathering" system in a
rural area which is exempt from the reporting requirements. As a
consequence, he is required to file an Annual Report in
compliance with 49 CFR 191.11(a).
A copy of the requisite Form DOT F 7100.1-1 is enclosed for use
in filing the report.
This Office recognizes the difficulty in this situation, and is
reviewing the problems of small operators in filing reports
required under Part 191.
If we can be of any further assistance, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Joseph C. Caldwell
Director
Office of Pipeline Safety
dal\191\11\75-03-26

## Provenance

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