# Installation of Plastic Pipelines by Trenchless Excavation [49 CFR 192.329] [Formerly §1725]

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- **citation:** LAC 43:XIII §1729
- **title:** Installation of Plastic Pipelines by Trenchless Excavation [49 CFR 192.329] [Formerly §1725]
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- **agency:** Louisiana Office of Conservation
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- **summary:** A. Plastic pipelines installed by trenchless excavation must comply with the following. [49 CFR 192.329] 1. Each operator must take practicable steps to provide sufficient clearance for installation and maintenance activities from other underground utilities and/or structures at the time of installa
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A. Plastic pipelines installed by trenchless excavation must comply with the following. [49 CFR 192.329]

1. Each operator must take practicable steps to provide sufficient clearance for installation and maintenance activities from other underground utilities and/or structures at the time of installation. [49 CFR 192.329(a)]

2. For each pipeline section, plastic pipe and components that are pulled through the ground must use a weak link, as defined by § 503, to ensure the pipeline will not be damaged by any excessive forces during the pulling process. [49 CFR 192.329(b)]

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:501 et seq.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 46:1586 (November 2020), amended LR 47:1144 (August 2021).
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