{"operation":"document","citation":"PI-71-078","title":"Petrochem International Corporation — Pipeline Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"1971-09-07","effective_on":null,"summary":"PI-71-078 response to Petrochem International Corporation concerning 192.153, 192.227.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-pi-71-078.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-pi-71-078.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-pi-71-078","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/Pipeline/1971/PI71078.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nSeptember 7, 1971\nMr. Hy Yellin, Vice President\nInternational Operations\nPetrochem International Corporation\nEngineering Office\n2907 National Drive\nGarland, Texas 75040\nDear Mr. Yellin:\nThank you for your letter of August 23, 1971, requesting clarification regarding \"the acceptability\nof vessels and equipment, manufactured under the ASME code, for unfired pressure vessels and\ncode stamped for use in and around crude oil and product pipeline pumping stations.\"\nYour question is, \"...are ASME code stamped items, such as the two mentioned above, acceptable\nfor use providing the design pressures are within the working pressures of the facilities, and the\nvessels protected against over pressure by suitable relief devices?\"\nThe answer to your question is \"yes\". You will find the regulations that specifically apply to your\nquestion in 49 CFR, Sections 192.53, 192.153, 192.225 and 192.227.\nWe hope that this information will furnish you with the needed clarification, but if you have\nfurther questions, contact us.\nSincerely,\nJoseph C. Caldwell\nActing Director\nOffice of Pipeline Safety\ndal\\192\\227\\71-09-07\n1","truncated":false,"body_characters":1127}