Transmission Lines: Permanent Field Repair of Imperfections and Damages [49 CFR 192.713]

(A)A. Each imperfection or damage that impairs the serviceability of pipe in a steel transmission line operating at or above 40 percent of SMYS must be: [49 CFR 192.713(a)]#

(1)1. removed by cutting out and replacing a cylindrical piece of pipe; or [49 CFR 192.713(a)(1)]#

(2)2. repaired by a method that reliable engineering tests and analyses show can permanently restore the serviceability of the pipe. [49 CFR 192.713(a)(2)]#

(B)B. Operating pressure must be at a safe level during repair operations. [49 CFR 192.713(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 9:245 (April 1983), amended LR 10:537 (July 1984), LR 27:1548 (September 2001), LR 30:1268 (June 2004).#