En 509.11 E-35 Status of Leaks

En 509.11 E-35 Status of Leaks.#

(a)Each utility shall file department "Form E-35, Monthly Leak Report - Status of Leaks," dated October 2023 with the department.#

(b)Each utility shall provide on the monthly leak report a description of the status of any leak in its system classified by type of leak as Class I, II, or III.#

(c)The report shall include a caption identifying the report as "Monthly Leak Report" along with the name of the company filing the report.#

(d)A utility shall identify and describe the status of leaks as follows:#

(1)As of the beginning of each month;#

(2)Those reported during the month;#

(3)Those repaired during the month; and#

(4)Those reported and awaiting repair at the end of the month.#

(e)Additionally, for those leaks reported during the month, the utility shall provide:#

(1)The leak address;#

(2)The date leak was reported;#

(3)The identification number of the leak;#

(4)The leak area, whether rural, residential, or urban;#

(5)The classification of the leak;#

(6)Method of how the company became aware of leak, such as through the public, an employee, or winter patrol;#

(7)Type of cover over leak, such as asphalt or concrete;#

(8)The pipeline facility, such as main or service;#

(9)The operating pressure, whether low, intermediate, or high; and#

(10)The most likely material(s) involved in any suspected Class III leaks.#

(f)For those leaks identified as repaired pursuant to (d)(3) above, the cause of the leak shall be reported in a consistent classification as identified according to 49 C.F.R. § 191.11 and leaks classified as "other" shall be clearly explained.#

(g)The report shall include the signature, full name, and title of the utility employee who supervised the preparation of the report, and date of signature.#

Source. #13796, eff 10-25-23#