Permanent field repair of leaks

Rule 429. In addition to the requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R.§192.717, which is adopted by reference in R 460.20606, an operator of pipeline facilities used in the transportation of sour gas shall perform a permanent field repair of a leak by cutting out a cylindrical piece of pipe and replacing it with pipe of similar or greater design strength which meets the design criteria for facilities used in the transportation of sour gas.#

History: 2003 AACS.#