Responses Open to the Gas Pipeline Operator

(1)After receiving the citation, the gas pipeline operator may:#

(a)Correct the violation within the time allotted in the inspection report and notify the Commission’s gas pipeline safety section of the action taken; or#

(b)Submit a written plan of action indicating the action to be taken to correct the probable violation, including a schedule and the date when the completion of corrective action is anticipated; or#

(c)Request an informal conference with the Commission’s gas pipeline safety section.#

(2)If the plan of action is rejected, or if the operator selects the third option, an informal conference will be scheduled.#