Definitions

A.In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.#

B.Terms Defined.#

(1)“Covered project” means natural gas infrastructure project work that is designed and must be approved and stamped by a professional engineer licensed in Maryland.#

(2)“District regulator awareness zone” means a delineated area around a district regulator station which is reasonably expected to encompass all control lines or other appurtenances necessary for continued safe operation and control where additional precautions are required to control work within the identified zone to minimize the risk of damage to critical facilities.#

(3)“Division” has the meaning stated in COMAR 20.57.01.02B.#

(4)“Gas company” has the meaning stated in COMAR 20.57.01.02B.#

(5)“Noncovered project” means natural gas infrastructure project work that is designed and must be approved by a relevant qualified person.#

(6)“Relevant qualified person” means a person such as an licensed professional engineer, subject matter expert, or other employee who possesses the necessary knowledge, experience, and skills regarding natural gas distribution systems to review and certify construction plans for accuracy, completeness, and correctness.#