Prohibition on temporary repairs

(1)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.#