K.A.R. 82-11-7
K.A.R. 82-11-7: Reporting requirements
(a)Small gas operators.#
(1)Each small gas operator shall notify the gas pipeline safety section when the small gas operator has contracted with a consultant to perform a survey or inspection in order to comply with the minimum safety standards. Each small gas operator shall forward electronic or written notice indicating the probable month of the inspection or survey at the time the consultant is authorized to conduct the survey or inspection. In addition, each small gas operator shall forward electronic or written notice to the gas pipeline safety section at least 10 business days before the survey or inspection is to be conducted by the consultant. The form for each type of notification shall be available from the gas pipeline safety section. Written notices shall be mailed to the commission's Topeka, Kansas office, attention: pipeline safety division. Electronic notices shall be electronically mailed to the address listed on the commission-provided form.#
(2)Each small gas operator shall maintain complete records relating to the gas system for the life of the system for the purposes of ensuring compliance with the minimum safety standards. Each record shall be made available when an inspector conducts a field inspection.#
(b)Construction notices. Each operator shall submit to the gas pipeline safety section electronic notice or written notice using a format substantially similar to the form posted on the commission's web site, at least 10 business days before the commencement of the construction project. Construction notices for each project not started by year-end or in progress at year-end shall be resubmitted to the commission for the subsequent year. Electronic notices shall be electronically mailed to the address listed on the form posted on the commission's web site. Written notices shall be mailed to the commission's Topeka, Kansas office, attention: pipeline safety division.#