# Prohibition on temporary repairs

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- **citation:** Mich. Admin. Code R 460.20428
- **title:** Prohibition on temporary repairs
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Michigan Public Service Commission
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** Not available
- **effective on:** 2026-05-04
- **summary:** Rule 428. (1) In addition to the requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R.§192.711, which is adopted by reference in R 460.20606, an operator of pipeline facilities used in the transportation of sour gas shall comply with all of the following provisions: (a) Temporary repairs are not allowed on pipeline f
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Rule 428. (1) In addition to the requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R.§192.711, which is adopted by reference in R 460.20606, an operator of pipeline facilities used in the transportation of sour gas shall comply with all of the following provisions:

(a) Temporary repairs are not allowed on pipeline facilities used in the transportation of sour gas.

(b) Sour gas pipeline facilities in need of repair shall be removed from service until permanent repairs can be made.

(2) This rule does not prohibit emergency repairs solely designed to protect the operator's employees and the public from a release of sour gas.

History: 2003 AACS.
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