{"operation":"document","citation":"PI-75-0108","title":"Lovaca Gathering Company — Pipeline Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"1975-07-24","effective_on":null,"summary":"PI-75-0108 response to Lovaca Gathering Company concerning 192.5.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-pi-75-0108.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-pi-75-0108.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-pi-75-0108","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/Pipeline/1975/g75-07-24_Eichhorn_192.5-lmx.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nPI-75-0108\nJuly, 24, 1975\nMr. Jay C. Eichhorn\nLovaca Gathering Company\nFive Greenway Plaza East\nHouston, Texas 77046\nDear Mr. Eichhorn:\nIn your letter of June 26, 1975, you ask:\n\"With consideration given to the word 'prevalent' as used in CFR 192.5(e), what affect would the\nconstruction of one four or more story building have on a Class 1 area?\"\nIn accordance with 49 CFR 192.5, the construction of a four or more story building in a Class 1 area could\nchange the area to a:\n(1) Class 2 location, if after construction the area has more than 10 buildings;\n(2) Class 3 location, if the building will be occupied by 20 or more persons during normal use\nand be within 100 yards of the pipeline; or\n(3) Class 4 location, if after construction, buildings with four or more stories are \"prevalent\" in\nthe area.\nThe term \"prevalent\" in Section 192.5(e) regarding Class locations is used in its ordinary dictionary sense.\nSincerely,\nCesar DeLeon\nActing Director\nOffice of Pipeline Safety Operations\nMaterials Transportation Bureau\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nJune 26, 1975\nLovaca Gathering Company\nFive Greenway Plaza East\nHouston, Texas 77046\nOffice of Pipeline Safety\n400 7th Street Southwest\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nATTENTION: Mr. Furrow, Chief of Regulations Division\nDear Mr. Furrow:\nWhile reviewing the Minimum Federal Safety Standards for Gas Lines, I became unsure of the proper\ninterpretation of \"Class 4\" area. My question is as follows:\nWith consideration given to the word \"prevalent\" as used in CFR 192.5 (e), what affect would the construction of\none four or more story building have an a Class 1 area?\nAny assistance in resolving this question will be greatly appreciated.\nYours truly,\nJay c. Eichhorn","truncated":false,"body_characters":1710}