Valves

(a)Not later than January 1, 2037, valves shall be in the following locations:#

(1)on High Pressure Mains to ensure approximately 1000 Customer Meters are supplied between valves;#

(2)at both sides of the crossing, where a Pipeline:#

(A)crosses a navigable waterway or body of water;#

(B)is buried directly under an active railroad;#

(C)is buried directly under a controlled access highway; or#

(D)is attached to a bridge;#

(3)upstream of all Gate Stations and District Regulator Stations such that a valve, regardless of ownership, is located within a 25-foot to 100-foot radius upstream of the inlet of the pressure regulating or relieving device;#

(4)downstream of all Gate Stations and District Regulator Stations such that a valve, regardless of ownership, is located within a 25-foot to 100-foot radius downstream of the outlet of the pressure regulating or relieving device; and#

(5)at the outlet of all Peaking Facilities.#

(b)All valves required by subsection (a) of this section, that are owned by the Operator, shall be designated as Emergency Valves.#

(c)All above-ground Emergency Valves shall have a durable identifying tag, stamp, or other device affixed to the valve. All below-ground Emergency Valves shall have a readily observable and durable identifying tag, stamp or other device affixed to the valve box such that it shall not permanently interfere with the valve operation and shall not be defaced or dislocated by normal operations.#

(d)All below-ground Emergency Valve box covers shall be painted yellow.#

(e)Valve box covers shall be permanently labeled with the word "GAS".#