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

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- **citation:** LAC 43:XIII §2913
- **title:** Transmission Lines: Permanent Field Repair of Imperfections and Damages [49 CFR 192.713]
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Louisiana Office of Conservation
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
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- **summary:** 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. removed by cutting out and replacing a cylindrical piece of pipe; or [49 CFR 192.713(a)(1)] 2. repaired by a method that reliab
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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. removed by cutting out and replacing a cylindrical piece of pipe; or [49 CFR 192.713(a)(1)]

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. 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).
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