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49 CFR Part 195

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titleTitle 49 — Transportation subtitleSubtitle B — Other Regulations Relating to Transportation chapterChapter I — Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation subchapterSubchapter D — Pipeline Safety partPart 195 subpartSubpart C—Design Requirements

20 sections

Subpart A—General15

§ 195.0Scope.§ 195.1Which pipelines are covered by this Part?§ 195.2Definitions.§ 195.3What documents are incorporated by reference partly or wholly in this part?§ 195.4Compatibility necessary for transportation of hazardous liquids or carbon dioxide.§ 195.5Conversion to service subject to this part.§ 195.6Unusually Sensitive Areas (USAs).§ 195.8Transportation of hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide in pipelines constructed with other than steel pipe.§ 195.9Outer continental shelf pipelines.§ 195.10Responsibility of operator for compliance with this part.§ 195.11What is a regulated rural gathering line and what requirements apply?§ 195.12What requirements apply to low-stress pipelines in rural areas?§ 195.13What requirements apply to pipelines transporting hazardous liquids by gravity?§ 195.15What requirements apply to reporting-regulated-only gathering lines?§ 195.18How to notify PHMSA.

Subpart B—Annual, Accident, and Safety-Related Condition Reporting14

§ 195.48Scope.§ 195.49Annual report.§ 195.50Reporting accidents.§ 195.52Immediate notice of certain accidents.§ 195.54Accident reports.§ 195.55Reporting safety-related conditions.§ 195.56Filing safety-related condition reports.§ 195.58Report submission requirements.§ 195.59Abandonment or deactivation of facilities.§ 195.60Operator assistance in investigation.§ 195.61National Pipeline Mapping System.§ 195.63OMB control number assigned to information collection.§ 195.64National Registry of Operators.§ 195.65Safety data sheets.

Subpart C—Design Requirements20

§ 195.100Scope.§ 195.101Qualifying metallic components other than pipe.§ 195.102Design temperature.§ 195.104Variations in pressure.§ 195.106Internal design pressure.§ 195.108External pressure.§ 195.110External loads.§ 195.111Fracture propagation.§ 195.112New pipe.§ 195.114Used pipe.§ 195.116Valves.§ 195.118Fittings.§ 195.120Passage of internal inspection devices.§ 195.122Fabricated branch connections.§ 195.124Closures.§ 195.126Flange connection.§ 195.128Station piping.§ 195.130Fabricated assemblies.§ 195.132Design and construction of aboveground breakout tanks.§ 195.134Leak detection.

Subpart D—Construction29

§ 195.200Scope.§ 195.202Compliance with specifications or standards.§ 195.204Inspection—general.§ 195.205Repair, alteration and reconstruction of aboveground breakout tanks that have been in service.§ 195.206Material inspection.§ 195.207Transportation of pipe.§ 195.208Welding of supports and braces.§ 195.210Pipeline location.§ 195.212Bending of pipe.§ 195.214Welding procedures.§ 195.216Welding: Miter joints.§ 195.222Welders and welding operators: Qualification of welders and welding operators.§ 195.224Welding: Weather.§ 195.226Welding: Arc burns.§ 195.228Welds and welding inspection: Standards of acceptability.§ 195.230Welds: Repair or removal of defects.§ 195.234Welds: Nondestructive testing.§ 195.236-195.244§§ 195.236-195.244 [Reserved]§ 195.246Installation of pipe in a ditch.§ 195.248Cover over buried pipeline.§ 195.250Clearance between pipe and underground structures.§ 195.252Backfilling.§ 195.254Above ground components.§ 195.256Crossing of railroads and highways.§ 195.258Valves: General.§ 195.260Valves: Location.§ 195.262Pumping equipment.§ 195.264Impoundment, protection against entry, normal/emergency venting or pressure/vacuum relief for aboveground breakout tanks.§ 195.266Construction records.

Subpart E—Pressure Testing9

§ 195.300Scope.§ 195.302General requirements.§ 195.303Risk-based alternative to pressure testing older hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines.§ 195.304Test pressure.§ 195.305Testing of components.§ 195.306Test medium.§ 195.307Pressure testing aboveground breakout tanks.§ 195.308Testing of tie-ins.§ 195.310Records.

Subpart F—Operation and Maintenance34

§ 195.400Scope.§ 195.401General requirements.§ 195.402Procedural manual for operations, maintenance, and emergencies.§ 195.403Emergency response training.§ 195.404Maps and records.§ 195.405Protection against ignitions and safe access/egress involving floating roofs.§ 195.406Maximum operating pressure.§ 195.408Communications.§ 195.410Line markers.§ 195.412Inspection of rights-of-way and crossings under navigable waters.§ 195.413Underwater inspection and reburial of pipelines in the Gulf of America and its inlets.§ 195.414Inspections of pipelines in areas affected by extreme weather and natural disasters.§ 195.415[Reserved]§ 195.416Pipeline assessments.§ 195.417Notification of potential rupture.§ 195.418Valves: Onshore valve shut-off for rupture mitigation.§ 195.419Valve capabilities.§ 195.420Valve maintenance.§ 195.422Pipeline repairs.§ 195.424Pipe movement.§ 195.426Scraper and sphere facilities.§ 195.428Overpressure safety devices and overfill protection systems.§ 195.430Firefighting equipment.§ 195.432Inspection of in-service breakout tanks.§ 195.434Signs.§ 195.436Security of facilities.§ 195.438Smoking or open flames.§ 195.440Public awareness.§ 195.442Damage prevention program.§ 195.444Leak detection.§ 195.446Control room management.§ 195.450Definitions.§ 195.452Pipeline integrity management in high consequence areas.§ 195.454Integrity assessments for certain underwater hazardous liquid pipeline facilities located in high consequence areas.

Subpart G—Qualification of Pipeline Personnel5

§ 195.501Scope.§ 195.503Definitions.§ 195.505Qualification program.§ 195.507Recordkeeping.§ 195.509General.

Subpart H—Corrosion Control22

§ 195.551What do the regulations in this subpart cover?§ 195.553What special definitions apply to this subpart?§ 195.555What are the qualifications for supervisors?§ 195.557Which pipelines must have coating for external corrosion control?§ 195.559What coating material may I use for external corrosion control?§ 195.561When must I inspect pipe coating used for external corrosion control?§ 195.563Which pipelines must have cathodic protection?§ 195.565How do I install cathodic protection on breakout tanks?§ 195.567Which pipelines must have test leads and what must I do to install and maintain the leads?§ 195.569Do I have to examine exposed portions of buried pipelines?§ 195.571What criteria must I use to determine the adequacy of cathodic protection?§ 195.573What must I do to monitor external corrosion control?§ 195.575Which facilities must I electrically isolate and what inspections, tests, and safeguards are required?§ 195.577What must I do to alleviate interference currents?§ 195.579What must I do to mitigate internal corrosion?§ 195.581Which pipelines must I protect against atmospheric corrosion and what coating material may I use?§ 195.583What must I do to monitor atmospheric corrosion control?§ 195.585What must I do to correct corroded pipe?§ 195.587What methods are available to determine the strength of corroded pipe?§ 195.588What standards apply to direct assessment?§ 195.589What corrosion control information do I have to maintain?§ 195.591In-Line inspection of pipelines.

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Subpart A—General15

§ 195.0Scope.§ 195.1Which pipelines are covered by this Part?§ 195.2Definitions.§ 195.3What documents are incorporated by reference partly or wholly in this part?§ 195.4Compatibility necessary for transportation of hazardous liquids or carbon dioxide.§ 195.5Conversion to service subject to this part.§ 195.6Unusually Sensitive Areas (USAs).§ 195.8Transportation of hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide in pipelines constructed with other than steel pipe.§ 195.9Outer continental shelf pipelines.§ 195.10Responsibility of operator for compliance with this part.§ 195.11What is a regulated rural gathering line and what requirements apply?§ 195.12What requirements apply to low-stress pipelines in rural areas?§ 195.13What requirements apply to pipelines transporting hazardous liquids by gravity?§ 195.15What requirements apply to reporting-regulated-only gathering lines?§ 195.18How to notify PHMSA.

Subpart B—Annual, Accident, and Safety-Related Condition Reporting14

§ 195.48Scope.§ 195.49Annual report.§ 195.50Reporting accidents.§ 195.52Immediate notice of certain accidents.§ 195.54Accident reports.§ 195.55Reporting safety-related conditions.§ 195.56Filing safety-related condition reports.§ 195.58Report submission requirements.§ 195.59Abandonment or deactivation of facilities.§ 195.60Operator assistance in investigation.§ 195.61National Pipeline Mapping System.§ 195.63OMB control number assigned to information collection.§ 195.64National Registry of Operators.§ 195.65Safety data sheets.

Subpart C—Design Requirements20

§ 195.100Scope.§ 195.101Qualifying metallic components other than pipe.§ 195.102Design temperature.§ 195.104Variations in pressure.§ 195.106Internal design pressure.§ 195.108External pressure.§ 195.110External loads.§ 195.111Fracture propagation.§ 195.112New pipe.§ 195.114Used pipe.§ 195.116Valves.§ 195.118Fittings.§ 195.120Passage of internal inspection devices.§ 195.122Fabricated branch connections.§ 195.124Closures.§ 195.126Flange connection.§ 195.128Station piping.§ 195.130Fabricated assemblies.§ 195.132Design and construction of aboveground breakout tanks.§ 195.134Leak detection.

Subpart D—Construction29

§ 195.200Scope.§ 195.202Compliance with specifications or standards.§ 195.204Inspection—general.§ 195.205Repair, alteration and reconstruction of aboveground breakout tanks that have been in service.§ 195.206Material inspection.§ 195.207Transportation of pipe.§ 195.208Welding of supports and braces.§ 195.210Pipeline location.§ 195.212Bending of pipe.§ 195.214Welding procedures.§ 195.216Welding: Miter joints.§ 195.222Welders and welding operators: Qualification of welders and welding operators.§ 195.224Welding: Weather.§ 195.226Welding: Arc burns.§ 195.228Welds and welding inspection: Standards of acceptability.§ 195.230Welds: Repair or removal of defects.§ 195.234Welds: Nondestructive testing.§ 195.236-195.244§§ 195.236-195.244 [Reserved]§ 195.246Installation of pipe in a ditch.§ 195.248Cover over buried pipeline.§ 195.250Clearance between pipe and underground structures.§ 195.252Backfilling.§ 195.254Above ground components.§ 195.256Crossing of railroads and highways.§ 195.258Valves: General.§ 195.260Valves: Location.§ 195.262Pumping equipment.§ 195.264Impoundment, protection against entry, normal/emergency venting or pressure/vacuum relief for aboveground breakout tanks.§ 195.266Construction records.

Subpart E—Pressure Testing9

§ 195.300Scope.§ 195.302General requirements.§ 195.303Risk-based alternative to pressure testing older hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines.§ 195.304Test pressure.§ 195.305Testing of components.§ 195.306Test medium.§ 195.307Pressure testing aboveground breakout tanks.§ 195.308Testing of tie-ins.§ 195.310Records.

Subpart F—Operation and Maintenance34

§ 195.400Scope.§ 195.401General requirements.§ 195.402Procedural manual for operations, maintenance, and emergencies.§ 195.403Emergency response training.§ 195.404Maps and records.§ 195.405Protection against ignitions and safe access/egress involving floating roofs.§ 195.406Maximum operating pressure.§ 195.408Communications.§ 195.410Line markers.§ 195.412Inspection of rights-of-way and crossings under navigable waters.§ 195.413Underwater inspection and reburial of pipelines in the Gulf of America and its inlets.§ 195.414Inspections of pipelines in areas affected by extreme weather and natural disasters.§ 195.415[Reserved]§ 195.416Pipeline assessments.§ 195.417Notification of potential rupture.§ 195.418Valves: Onshore valve shut-off for rupture mitigation.§ 195.419Valve capabilities.§ 195.420Valve maintenance.§ 195.422Pipeline repairs.§ 195.424Pipe movement.§ 195.426Scraper and sphere facilities.§ 195.428Overpressure safety devices and overfill protection systems.§ 195.430Firefighting equipment.§ 195.432Inspection of in-service breakout tanks.§ 195.434Signs.§ 195.436Security of facilities.§ 195.438Smoking or open flames.§ 195.440Public awareness.§ 195.442Damage prevention program.§ 195.444Leak detection.§ 195.446Control room management.§ 195.450Definitions.§ 195.452Pipeline integrity management in high consequence areas.§ 195.454Integrity assessments for certain underwater hazardous liquid pipeline facilities located in high consequence areas.

Subpart G—Qualification of Pipeline Personnel5

§ 195.501Scope.§ 195.503Definitions.§ 195.505Qualification program.§ 195.507Recordkeeping.§ 195.509General.

Subpart H—Corrosion Control22

§ 195.551What do the regulations in this subpart cover?§ 195.553What special definitions apply to this subpart?§ 195.555What are the qualifications for supervisors?§ 195.557Which pipelines must have coating for external corrosion control?§ 195.559What coating material may I use for external corrosion control?§ 195.561When must I inspect pipe coating used for external corrosion control?§ 195.563Which pipelines must have cathodic protection?§ 195.565How do I install cathodic protection on breakout tanks?§ 195.567Which pipelines must have test leads and what must I do to install and maintain the leads?§ 195.569Do I have to examine exposed portions of buried pipelines?§ 195.571What criteria must I use to determine the adequacy of cathodic protection?§ 195.573What must I do to monitor external corrosion control?§ 195.575Which facilities must I electrically isolate and what inspections, tests, and safeguards are required?§ 195.577What must I do to alleviate interference currents?§ 195.579What must I do to mitigate internal corrosion?§ 195.581Which pipelines must I protect against atmospheric corrosion and what coating material may I use?§ 195.583What must I do to monitor atmospheric corrosion control?§ 195.585What must I do to correct corroded pipe?§ 195.587What methods are available to determine the strength of corroded pipe?§ 195.588What standards apply to direct assessment?§ 195.589What corrosion control information do I have to maintain?§ 195.591In-Line inspection of pipelines.

Related 51 Definitions History 29 Authority 76

RegulationsTitle 49Subtitle BChapter ISubchapter DPart 195Subpart C—Design Requirements49 CFR 195.132

Regulationhistorical

49 CFR 195.132

Above ground breakout tanks.

Snapshot 1996-10-01 Government source

eCFR editorial compilationAuthoritative but unofficial

1 passages

Each above ground breakout tank must be designed to withstand the internal pressure produced by the hazardous liquid to be stored therein and any anticipated external loads.

Previous§ 195.130 Next§ 195.134

Related 51 Definitions History 29 Authority 76 Community

Only explicit, source-backed relationships are shown.

Rulemaking23

90 FR 47627

Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-API STD 620

195.132(b) · cited in rulemaking

90 FR 40749

Pipeline Safety: Periodic Standards Update II

195.132(b) · cited in rulemaking

90 FR 28119

Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-API STD 620

195.132(b) · cited in rulemaking

89 FR 33264

Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments

195.132(b) · cited in rulemaking

87 FR 52713

Pipeline Safety: Periodic Standards Update II

195.132(b) · cited in rulemaking

Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments

195.132 · cited in rulemaking

80 FR 46847

Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments; Corrections

195.132 · cited in rulemaking

Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments

195.132(b)(1) · cited in rulemaking

78 FR 49996

Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments

195.132 · cited in rulemaking

76 FR 25576

Pipeline Safety: Applying Safety Regulations to All Rural Onshore Hazardous Liquid Low-Stress Lines

195.132(b) · cited in rulemaking

75 FR 48593

Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Edits

195.132(b)(1) · cited in rulemaking

75 FR 35366

Pipeline Safety: Applying Safety Regulation to All Rural Onshore Hazardous Liquid Low-Stress Lines

195.132(b) · cited in rulemaking

74 FR 36139

Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Edits

195.132(b)(1) · cited in rulemaking

73 FR 31634

Pipeline Safety: Protecting Unusually Sensitive Areas From Rural Onshore Hazardous Liquid Gathering Lines and Low-Stress Lines

195.132(b) · cited in rulemaking

72 FR 28008

Pipeline Safety: Protecting Unusually Sensitive Areas From Rural Low-Stress Hazardous Liquid Pipelines

195.132(b) · cited in rulemaking

71 FR 52504

Pipeline Safety: Protecting Unusually Sensitive Areas From Rural Onshore Hazardous Liquid Gathering Lines and Low-Stress Lines

195.132(b) · cited in rulemaking

71 FR 33402

Pipeline Safety: Update of Regulatory References to Technical Standards

195.132(b)(2) · cited in rulemaking

70 FR 41174

Pipeline Safety: Update of Regulatory References to Technical Standards

195.132(b)(2) · cited in rulemaking

69 FR 35279

Pipeline Safety: Public Education Programs for Hazardous Liquid and Gas Pipeline Operators

195.132(b)(3) · cited in rulemaking

69 FR 32886

Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates to Pipeline Safety Regulations (2001)

195.132(b)(1) · cited in rulemaking

67 FR 56970

Pipeline Safety: Recommendations To Change Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards

195.132 · cited in rulemaking

64 FR 15926

Pipeline Safety: Adoption of Consensus Standards for Breakout Tanks

195.132 · cited in rulemaking

63 FR 27903

Pipeline Safety: Adoption of Industry Standards for Breakout Tanks

195.132 · cited in rulemaking

Interpretations & guidance1

Legacy Reserves Operating LP — Pipeline Safety Interpretation

195.132(b) · interpreted by

Inspection6

PHMSA HL.2026.01

2026 Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set

TDC.650REGS.TANKSPEC.P — 195.132(b)(3), 195.132(a), 195.132(b)(2), 195.132(b)(4), 195.132(b)(1) (+177 more questions) · examined by inspection

PHMSA HL.2025.01

2025 Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set

TDC.650REGS.TANKSPEC.P — 195.132(b)(3), 195.132(a), 195.132(b)(2), 195.132(b)(1), 195.132(b)(4) (+177 more questions) · examined by inspection

PHMSA HL.2024.01

2024 Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set

TDC.650REGS.TANKSPEC.P — 195.132(b)(3), 195.132(a), 195.132(b)(2), 195.132(b)(1), 195.132(b)(4) (+156 more questions) · examined by inspection

PHMSA HL.2023.01

2023 Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set

TDC.650REGS.TANKSPEC.P — 195.132(b)(3), 195.132(a), 195.132(b)(2), 195.132(b)(1), 195.132(b)(4), 195.132(b) (+157 more questions) · examined by inspection

Enforcement21

CPF 42022006NOPV

PHILLIPS 66 PIPELINE LLC — Notice of Probable Violation

195.132(b)(3) · cited in enforcement

CPF 42021043NOA

VALERO PARTNERS OPERATING CO. LLC — Notice of Amendment

195.132(a) · cited in enforcement

CPF 320215005M

JAYHAWK PIPELINE LLC — Notice of Amendment

195.132(b)(3) · cited in enforcement

CPF 520206002M

WYOMING PIPELINE COMPANY — Notice of Amendment

195.132(a) · cited in enforcement

CPF 520205006W

PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. — Warning Letter

195.132(b)(3), 195.132 · cited in enforcement

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Inspection

PHMSA HL.2022.01

2022 Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set

TDC.650REGS.TANKSPEC.P — 195.132(b)(3), 195.132(a), 195.132(b)(2), 195.132(b)(1), 195.132(b)(4), 195.132(b) (+119 more questions) · examined by inspection

PHMSA HL.2021.01

2021 Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set

TDC.650REGS.TANKSPEC.P — 195.132(b)(3), 195.132(a), 195.132(b)(2), 195.132(b)(1), 195.132(b)(4), 195.132(b) (+119 more questions) · examined by inspection

CPF 520206001W

WYOMING PIPELINE COMPANY — Warning Letter

195.132(b)(3), 195.132 · cited in enforcement

CPF 420205009

MAGELLAN TERMINALS HOLDINGS, LP — Notice of Probable Violation

195.132(b)(3), 195.132 · cited in enforcement

CPF 120195003

BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP — Notice of Probable Violation

195.132(b), 195.132 · cited in enforcement

CPF 320165011

FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND, LLC — Notice of Probable Violation

195.132(b)(3), 195.132 · cited in enforcement

CPF 420145035W

ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC — Warning Letter

195.132(a), 195.132(b)(2), 195.132(b)(3), 195.132(b)(4), 195.132 · cited in enforcement

CPF 420145030W

MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY, LP — Warning Letter

195.132(b)(3), 195.132 · cited in enforcement

CPF 420145031W

TC OIL PIPELINE OPERATIONS INC — Warning Letter

195.132(b)(3), 195.132 · cited in enforcement

CPF 420135023W

MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY, LP — Warning Letter

195.132(b)(3), 195.132 · cited in enforcement

CPF 420135024W

MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY, LP — Warning Letter

195.132(b)(3), 195.132 · cited in enforcement

CPF 420135008M

PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P. — Notice of Amendment

195.132(a) · cited in enforcement

CPF 420135005M

ENBRIDGE PIPELINES (OZARK) L.L.C. — Notice of Amendment

195.132(b), 195.132 · cited in enforcement

CPF 420125036W

MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY, LP — Warning Letter

195.132(b)(3), 195.132 · cited in enforcement

CPF 420125008M

ENTERPRISE CRUDE PIPELINE LLC — Notice of Amendment

195.132 · cited in enforcement

CPF 420125006M

PHILLIPS 66 PIPELINE LLC — Notice of Amendment

195.132 · cited in enforcement

CPF 420097004W

LOOP LLC — Warning Letter

195.132(a)(3), 195.132 · cited in enforcement

CPF 520055007

EXXONMOBIL BILLINGS REFINERY — Notice of Probable Violation

195.132(b) · cited in enforcement