How Does this Chapter Apply to Converted Pipelines and Regulated Onshore Gathering Lines? [49 CFR 192.452]

(A)A. Converted pipelines. Notwithstanding the date the pipeline was installed or any earlier deadlines for compliance, each pipeline which qualifies for use under this Subpart in accordance with §514 must meet the requirements of this Chapter specifically applicable to pipelines installed before August 1, 1971, and all other applicable requirements within one year after the pipeline is readied for service. However, the requirements of this Chapter specifically applicable to pipelines installed after July 31, 1971, apply if the pipeline substantially meets those requirements before it is readied for service or it is a segment which is replaced, relocated, or substantially altered [49 CFR 192.452(a)] .#

(B)B. Type A and B onshore gathering lines. For any Type A or Type B regulated onshore gathering line under §509 existing on April 14, 2006, that was not previously subject to this Subpart, and for any onshore gathering line that becomes a regulated onshore gathering line under §509 after April 14, 2006, because of a change in class location or increase in dwelling density. [49 CFR 192.452(b)]#

(C)C. Type C onshore regulated gathering lines. For any Type C onshore regulated gathering pipeline under §509 existing on May 16, 2022, that was not previously subject to this Subpart, and for any Type C onshore gas gathering pipeline that becomes subject to this subpart after May 16, 2022, because of an increase in MAOP, change in class location, or presence of a building intended for human occupancy or other impacted site: [49 CFR 192.452(c)]#

(1)1. the requirements of this subpart specifically applicable to pipelines installed before August 1, 1971, apply to the gathering line regardless of the date the pipeline was actually installed; and [49 CFR 192.452(c)(1)]#

(2)2. the requirements of this subpart specifically applicable to pipelines installed after July 31, 1971, apply only if the pipeline substantially meets those requirements. [49 CFR 192.452(c)(2)]#

(D)D. Regulated onshore gathering lines generally. Any gathering line that is subject to this subpart per §509 at the time of construction must meet the requirements of this subpart applicable to pipelines installed after July 31, 1971. [49 CFR 192.452(d)#

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 9:235 (April 1983), amended LR 10:527 (July 1984), LR 30:1252 (June 2004), LR 33:480 (March 2007), LR 49:1104 (June 2023).#