Records [49 CFR 192.517]

(A)A. An operator must make, and retain for the useful life of the pipeline, a record of each test performed under §§2305, 2306 and 2307. The record must contain at least the following information: [49 CFR 192.517(a)]#

(1)1. the operator's name, the name of the operator's employee responsible for making the test, and the name of any test company used; [49 CFR 192.517(a)(1)]#

(2)2. test medium used; [49 CFR 192.517(a)(2)]#

(3)3. test pressure; [49 CFR 192.517(a)(3)]#

(4)4. test duration; [49 CFR 192.517(a)(4)]#

(5)5. pressure recording charts, or other record of pressure readings; [49 CFR 192.517(a)(5)]#

(6)6. elevation variations, whenever significant for the particular test; [49 CFR 192.517(a)(6)]#

(7)7. leaks and failures noted and their disposition. [49 CFR 192.517(a)(7)]#

(B)B. Each operator must maintain a record of each test required by §§2309, 2311, and 2313 for at least five years. [49 CFR 192.517(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 9:238 (April 1983), amended LR 10:531 (July 1984), LR 30:1258 (June 2004), LR 46:1588 (November 2020).#