En 510.04 Verbal Notice to Utility of Probable Violation

En 510.04 Verbal Notice to Utility of Probable Violation.#

(a)When an evaluation of a utility's records and facilities indicates that the utility is apparently not in compliance with a pipeline safety regulation, the department investigator shall informally discuss the probable violation or noncompliance with the utility before concluding the inspection.#

(b)In situations where an inspection is performed without utility personnel on site, probable violations or potential non-compliance of En 500 shall be communicated to the utility upon completion of the inspection.#

(c)The utility shall provide any documentation or physical evidence related to the alleged non-compliance which the department investigator shall request during the inspection or by letter.#

(d)The utility may notify the department investigator and undertake on-site corrective action of the facility where the probable violation exists, thus correcting any identified deficiency.#

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