Transmission Lines: Patrolling [49 CFR 192.705]

(A)A. Each operator shall have a patrol program to observe surface conditions on and adjacent to the transmission line right-of-way for indications of leaks, construction activity, and other factors affecting safety and operation. [49 CFR 192.705(a)]#

(B)B. The frequency of patrols is determined by the size of the line, the operating pressures, the class location, terrain, weather, and other relevant factors, but intervals between patrols may not be longer than prescribed in the following table. [49 CFR 192.705(b)]#

Maximum Interval between Patrols#

Class Location of Line#

At Highway and Railroad Crossings#

At All Other Locations#

1, 2#

7-1/2 months; but at least twice each calendar year.#

15 months; but at least once each calendar year.#

3#

4-1/2 months; but at least four times each calendar year.#

7-1/2 months; but at least twice each calendar year.#

4#

4-1/2 months; but at least four times each calendar year.#

4-1/2 months; but at least four times each calendar year.#

(C)C. Methods of patrolling include walking, driving, flying or other appropriate means of traversing the right-of-way. [49 CFR 192.705(c)]#

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 9:244 (April 1983), amended LR 10:536 (July 1984), LR 20:447 (April 1994), LR 24:1313 (July 1998), LR 27:1548 (September 2001), LR 30:1266 (June 2004).#