CPUC General Order 112-F § 125 - PROPOSED INSTALLATION REPORT

125.1This section applies to the construction of a new pipeline, or the reconstruction or reconditioning of an existing pipeline. In addition to the requirements of this section, copies of all reports submitted to the DOT pursuant to the requirements of 49 CFR, Part 191, §191.22(c)(1) shall be submitted to the Commission concurrently.#

125.2The proposed installation reports required by this section shall be filed based on the following:#

(a)For utilities with less than 50,000 services in the state of California according to the Annual DOT Report, Form PHMSA F 7100.1-1 that is required by 49 CFR §191.11, the Proposed Installation Report shall be submitted to the Commission for any installation that is estimated to cost $1,400,000 or more. The Annual DOT Report referenced above shall be the report filed by the utility for the year previous to that of the proposed installation; or#

(b)For utilities with 50,000 services or more in the state of California according to the Annual DOT Report, Form PHMSA F 7100.1-1 required by 49 CFR §191.11, the Proposed Installation Report shall be submitted to the Commission for any installation that is estimated to cost $3,500,000 or more. The Annual DOT Report referenced above shall be the report filed by the utility for the year previous to that of the proposed installation.#

125.3Definitions:#

(a)“Construction of a new pipeline” means the installation of pipeline that will serve as a loop or extension to an existing pipeline or as an independent or stand-alone pipeline, any of which will be placed in service for the first time by an utility who filed a Form PHMSA F-7100.1-1 for the calendar year preceding the year in which construction takes place. An utility commencing service for the first time shall file a Proposed Installation Report with the Commission after receiving any necessary Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) approval from the Commission and prior to the start of construction of the approved project. A CPCN is not required for an extension within a city, county, city and county, or territory within which an utility already lawfully provides service.#

(b)"Reconstruction of an existing pipeline" means the installation of pipeline that will replace an existing pipeline or pipeline segment due to alignment interference, deteriorating or aging conditions, pressure/capacity enhancement, or other reason.#

(c)"Reconditioning of an existing pipeline" is defined as the work associated with repairing, structurally reinforcing, the replacement of fittings or short segments of pipe, or for the removal and reapplication of pipe coating. The term does not include altering or retrofitting a pipeline or its appurtenances to allow for the passage of internal inspection devices.#

125.4At least 60 days prior to the construction of a new pipeline, reconstruction, or reconditioning of an existing pipeline, a report shall be filed with the Commission setting forth the proposed route and general specifications for such pipeline. The specifications shall include but not be limited to the following items:#

(a)Description and purpose of the proposed pipeline.#

(b)Specifications covering the pipe selected for installation, route map segregating incorporated areas, class locations and design factors, terrain profile sketches indicating maximum and minimum elevations for each test section of pipeline, and, when applicable, reasons for use of casing or bridging where the minimum cover will be less than specified in §192.327.#

(c)Maximum allowable operating pressure for which the line is being constructed.#

(d)Test medium and pressure to be used during strength testing.#

(e)Protection of pipeline from hazards as indicated in §192.317 and §192.319.#

(f)Protection of pipeline from external corrosion.#

(g)Estimated cost with supporting detail.#

125.5In cases of reconditioning projects that do not result in relocating pipeline from the general location it occupies prior to the project, the information stated in Section 125.4 (b) does not need to be provided within the report filed per Section 125.4.#

125.6In cases of projects necessary on an emergency basis, the report required by Section 125.4 shall be filed with the Commission as far in advance of the project as practicable, but no later than 5 business days after the project has been initiated. Reports filed for emergency projects, in addition to other information required per Section 125.4, must also detail reasons that necessitated the project being performed on an emergency basis.#

125.7During strength testing of a pipeline to be operated at hoop stresses of 20 percent or more of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe used, any failure shall be reported on appropriate forms established by the Commission.#