62 FR 36465 - Liquefied Natural Gas Regulations; Miscellaneous Amendments | Regulus

Passage 1[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 130 (Tuesday, July 8, 1997)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 36465-36466] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-17171] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Research and Special Programs Administration [Docket No. PS-151; Notice 1] RIN 2137-AC91 Liquefied Natural Gas Regulations; Miscellaneous Amendments AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), DOT. ACTION: Confirmation of effective date; and partial removal of direct final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document confirms the effective date of the amendments of the direct final rule which updated the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) regulations by replacing the current ``Flammable vapor-gas dispersion protection'' method with a method based on the ``dense gas dispersion (DEGADIS)'' model, and replacing the current ``Thermal radiation protection'' method with a method based on the ``LNGFIRE'' program model. This document removes the section of the direct final rule that incorporated safety requirements for mobile and temporary LNG facilities by referencing National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 59A (1996 edition), Standard for the Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). EFFECTIVE DATES: This document confirms June 25, 1997, as the effective date of the amendments to Sec. 193.2057, Sec. 193.2059 and Appendix A to Part 193 published on February 25, 1997, at 62 FR 8402. The approval of the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in those amendments remains June 25, 1997. This document also removes Sec. 193.2019 effective June 25, 1997. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Israni, telephone: (202) 366- 4571, or e-mail: [email protected], regarding the subject matter of this document, or the Dockets Unit (202) 366-5046, for copies of this document or other information in the docket.#

Passage 2On February 25, 1997, RSPA published a direct final rule (62 FR 8402) titled ``Liquefied Natural Gas Regulations--Miscellaneous Amendments.'' In that rule, RSPA stated that if no adverse comments were received by April 28, 1997, it would publish a confirmation notice within 30 days, and if an adverse comment was received, RSPA would issue a document to confirm that fact and would withdraw the direct final rule in whole or in part. The rule also stated that RSPA might then incorporate the adverse comment(s) into a subsequent direct final rule or might publish a notice of proposed rulemaking. RSPA received two comments on Section 193.2019, Mobile and temporary LNG facilities, in the direct final rule. One comment was from the industry and a second was from an individual employed by a state utility commission. The industry comment, from the largest independent natural gas distribution company in New England, applauded RSPA's incorporation by reference of the safety requirements for mobile and temporary LNG facilities contained in standard NFPA 59A. The commenter from the state utility commission expressed concern over adopting the NFPA standard 59A by reference for the mobile and temporary LNG facilities. Details of this comment will be discussed in a subsequent direct final rule. RSPA did not receive any comments relative to the direct final rule provisions for Section 193.2057, Thermal radiation protection, and Section 193.2059, Flammable vapor-gas dispersion protection, in the direct final rule. Therefore, this document confirms that the changes to Sections 193.2057 and 193.2059 in the direct final rule will become effective on June 25, 1997. Fire prevention, Pipeline safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures. In consideration of the foregoing, RSPA amends Part 193 of title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows: 1. The authority citation for Part 193 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5103, 60103, 60104, 60108, 60109, 60111, 60112, 60118; and 49 CFR 1.53. Issued in Washington, D.C. on June 25, 1997. Richard B. Felder, Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. 97-17171 Filed 7-7-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-60-P#