Transmission Lines: Leakage Surveys [49 CFR 192.706]

(A)A. Leakage surveys of a transmission line must be conducted at intervals not exceeding 15 months, but at least once each calendar year. However, in the case of a transmission line which transports gas in conformity with §2725 without an odor or odorant, leakage surveys using leak detector equipment must be conducted: [49 CFR 192.706]#

(1)1. in Class 3 locations, at intervals not exceeding seven and one-half months, but at least twice each calendar year; and [49 CFR 192.706(a)]#

(2)2. in Class 4 locations, at intervals not exceeding four and one-half months, but at least four times each calendar year. [49 CFR 192.706(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 9:244 (April 1983), amended LR 10:536 (July 1984), LR:21:823 (August 1995), LR 30:1267 (June 2004).#