Nondestructive Testing

(a)For purposes of this section and the Federal Regulations, "Nondestructive Testing" means an inspection and analysis technique, such as radiography, ultrasonic gauging, magnetic particle or dye penetrant testing, to evaluate the properties of a Pipeline against specific acceptance criteria without destroying that Pipeline's serviceability.#

(b)All welds at Gate Stations, District Regulator Stations, bridge crossings and railroad crossings shall be Nondestructively Tested by the Operator.#

(c)At least 10 percent of all Pipeline welds shall be Nondestructively Tested each calendar year by the Operator. These tests shall be non-periodic and randomly distributed throughout the system, the Welders and Welding Operators and the calendar year.#