Scope

(a)This Subchapter applies to Commission enforcement pursuant to 63 O.S. § 142.13 of the Oklahoma Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, 63 O.S. §§ 142.1 et seq., with respect to those facilities described by the currently effective definition of "pipeline" in 49 C.F.R. § 192.3 and "pipeline" and "pipeline system" in 49 C.F.R. § 195.2. This Subchapter does not apply to any other underground facility, except to the extent it may qualify as a "pipeline" or "pipeline system" under the referenced regulations.#

(b)This Subchapter shall not be construed as limiting the Commission's authority to grant an exception, for good cause shown, to any rule contained in this Subchapter unless otherwise precluded by law.#

(c)Nothing in this Subchapter shall be construed to modify or limit any private right of action arising under the Oklahoma Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act and enforceable in the district courts of this State.#

Source[Source: Added at 32 Ok Reg 779, eff 8-27-15]#