General [49 CFR 192.53]

(A)A. Materials for pipe and components must be: [49 CFR 192.53]#

(1)1. able to maintain the structural integrity of the pipeline under temperature and other environment conditions that may be anticipated; [49 CFR 192.53(a)]#

(2)2. chemically compatible with any gas that they transport and with any other material in the pipeline with which they are in contact; and [49 CFR 192.53(b)]#

(3)3. qualified in accordance with the applicable requirements of this Chapter. [49 CFR 192.53(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 9:220 (April 1983), amended LR 10:512 (July 1984), LR 30:1228 (June 2004).#