Line Markers for Mains and Transmission Lines [49 CFR 192.707]

(A)A. Buried Pipelines. Except as provided in Subsection B of this Section, a line marker must be placed and maintained as close as practical over each buried main and transmission line: [49 CFR 192.707(a)]#

(1)1. at each crossing of a public road and railroad; and [49 CFR 192.707(a)(1)]#

(2)2. wherever necessary to identify the location of the transmission line or main to reduce the possibility of damage or interference. [49 CFR 192.707(a)(2)]#

(B)B. Exceptions for Buried Pipelines. Line markers are not required for the following pipelines: [49 CFR 192.707(b)]#

(1)1. mains and transmission lines located offshore, or at crossings of or under waterways and other bodies of water; [49 CFR 192.707(b)(1)]#

(2)2. mains in Class 3 or Class 4 locations where a damage prevention program is in effect under §2714; [49 CFR 192.707(b)(2)]#

(3)3. transmission lines in Class 3 or 4 locations until March 20, 1996; or [49 CFR 192.707(b)(3)]#

(4)4. transmission lines in Class 3 or 4 locations where placement of a line marker is impractical. [49 CFR 192.707(b)(4)]#

(C)C. Pipelines Aboveground. Line markers must be placed and maintained along each section of a main and transmission line that is located above-ground in an area accessible to the public. [49 CFR 192.707(c)]#

(D)D. Marker Warning. The following must be written legibly on a background of sharply contrasting color on each line marker: [49 CFR 192.707(d)]#

(1)1. the word "Warning," "Caution," or "Danger" followed by the words "Gas (or name of gas transported) Pipeline" all of which, except for markers in heavily developed urban areas, must be in letters at least 1 inch (25 millimeters) high with 1/4 inch (6.4 millimeters) stroke; [49 CFR 192.707(d)(1)]#

(2)2. the name of the operator and telephone number (including area code) where the operator can be reached at all times. [49 CFR 192.707(d)(2)]#

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 24:1313 (July 1998), LR 27:1548 (September 2001), LR 30:1267 (June 2004).#