How must I decommission and take out of service a DOI pipeline?

(a)The requirements for decommissioning pipelines are listed in § 250.1750 through § 250.1754.#

(b)The table in this section lists the requirements if you take a DOI pipeline out of service:#

If you have the pipeline out of service for: Then you must: (1) 1 year or less, Isolate the pipeline with a blind flange or a closed block valve at each end of the pipeline. (2) More than 1 year but less than 5 years, Flush and fill the pipeline with inhibited seawater. (3) 5 or more years, Decommission the pipeline according to §§ 250.1750-250.1754.#