# Chapter 420, § 4: Emergency Procedures

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- **citation:** 65-407 C.M.R. ch. 420, § 4
- **title:** Chapter 420, § 4: Emergency Procedures
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Maine Public Utilities Commission
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2026-06-30
- **effective on:** 2026-06-30
- **summary:** A. Emergency Notification
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A. Emergency Notification

  Operators must provide prompt telephone notification to the MPUC's Gas
  Safety Manager (or a Gas Pipeline Safety Inspector if the Gas Safety
  Manager is not immediately available) if an emergency exists for which
  prompt MPUC or Gas Safety Staff action is likely to be needed, if such
  notice is otherwise required by MPUC Rules, if an incident attracts
  significant interest from other government agencies or from the media,
  or if specifically requested by a member of the Gas Safety Staff.

  B. Requirements for Responding to Reports of Leaks or Gas Odor

  A first responder employed or contracted by an operator must possess
  training, experience, and knowledge in emergency response, leak
  classification and investigation, and be qualified in accordance with
  49 C.F.R. Part 192, Subpart N.

  Operators must maintain emergency response records and report in
  accordance with Section 7(E) of this Chapter.
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