NTSB Safety Recommendation P-73-012

NTSB safety recommendation P-73-012.

TO THE OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Amend 49 CFR 192 and 49 CFR 195 to require each pipeline operator to establish a program for the prevention of excavation-type damage to its underground facilities. (Superseded by P-84-26)

Priority: CLASS II

Overall Status: Closed - Superseded

Issued Date: 1973-06-18

Adopted Date: 1973-06-07

Overall Date Closed: 1985-08-19

Synopsis: "SPECIAL STUDY - PREVENTION OF DAMAGE TO PIPELINES." THIS SPECIAL STUDY CONCERNS DAMAGE TO GAS AND LIQUID PIPELINES CAUSED BY EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BLASTING.

Ntsbnumber: 80571

Report Number: PSS-73-01

Addressee Name: RSPA

Addressee Status: Closed - Superseded

Addressee Date Closed: 1985-08-19

Addressee Acronym: RSPA

Addressee Organization Type: G-Federal Government

Communication Date: 1978-04-03

Communication Type: Official Correspondence

Communication Contents: 11/1/73 - DOT LTR: FURTHER OPS ACTIVITIES TOWARD THE PREVENTION OF EXCAVATION-TYPE DAMAGE TO UNDERGROUND FACILITIES INCLUDE PLANS TO REVISE THE FEDERAL GAS AND LIQUID PIPELINE SAFETY REGULATIONS. 4/3/78 - OPSO LTR IN RESPONSE TO NTSB 11/4/77 LETTER REQUESTING STATUS OF ACTION DESCRIBED IN LETTER OF 11/1/73: LETTER DISCUSSED AMENDMENT TO 192.707 ON MARCH 27, 1975, TO INCREASE AND CLARIFY REQUIREMENT FOR LINE MARKERS FOR MAIN AND TRANSMISSION LINES. AN EXCEPTION TO THIS REQUIREMENT IS WHERE A LAW ESTABLISHES A PROGRAM FOR PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND PIPELINES. OPSO SENT TO THE STATE GOVERNORS A MODEL UNDERGROUND UTILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT TO ASSIST STATE LEGISLATURES. OPSO ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM THROUGH SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND SEMINARS. THEY HAVE A COMPLETED STUDY ON THE SUBJECT WHICH IS BEING EVALUATED FOR FURTHER ACTION.

Addressee Acronym: RSPA

Addressee Organization Type: G-Federal Government

Communication Date: 1977-11-04

Communication Type: Official Correspondence

Addressee Acronym: RSPA

Addressee Organization Type: G-Federal Government

Communication Date: 1985-08-19

Communication Type: Official Correspondence