# Installation of Plastic Service Lines by Trenchless Excavation [49 CFR 192.376]

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- **citation:** LAC 43:XIII §1926
- **title:** Installation of Plastic Service Lines by Trenchless Excavation [49 CFR 192.376]
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Louisiana Office of Conservation
- **status:** current
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- **summary:** A. Plastic service lines installed by trenchless excavation must comply with the following. [49 CFR 192.376] 1. Each operator shall take practicable steps to provide sufficient clearance for installation and maintenance activities from other underground utilities and structures at the time of instal
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A. Plastic service lines installed by trenchless excavation must comply with the following. [49 CFR 192.376]

1. Each operator shall take practicable steps to provide sufficient clearance for installation and maintenance activities from other underground utilities and structures at the time of installation. [49 CFR 192.376(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 192.376(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 46:1587 (November 2020).
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