Pipeline Safety Interpretation PI-76-0110

Page 1PI-76-0110 August 30, 1976 Mr. Charles H. Phares Attorney Box 335 Central City, NB [sic] 68826 Dear Mr. Phares: This confirms the telephone conversation between you and Mr. George L. Mocharko of this Office on August 6, 1976. The Federal safety standards contained in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 192, "Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline," do not contain restrictions with regard to erecting dwellings on pipeline rights-of-way. However, this does not preclude the fact that local codes or the operator's right-of-way agreement with the landowner may contain restrictions. Sincerely, Cesar DeLeon Acting Director Office of Pipeline Safety Operations 192.1 1#

Page 2TO: Mr. Cesar DeLeon, Acting Director Office of Pipeline Safety Operations 2100 2nd St. S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 MTP-1 FROM: Law Offices of PHARES & TORPIN Box 335 Central City, Nebraska 68826 DATE: 6 Aug 1976 SUBJECT: Restriction of Construction near Gas Pipeline MESSAGE A local builder, Allen D. King, Jr., inquires if you have restrictions concerning erection of single family dwellings within twenty-five (25') of a 250 lb. pressure natural gas line which is located in a 5' wide easement next to the street as shown on the accompanying map. The distribution line in questions serves a dehydrating alfalfa plant East of Central City and is owned by the plant operator, Land O'Lakes, Minneapolis, Minn 55440. The gas is supplied by Kansas- Nebraska Natural Gas Co., Hastings, NE. The line adjacent to the property in question is relatively new steel pipe, painted and wrapped and was installed within the past 2½ years. In a telephone conversation with Mr. Mocharko of your office today, he advised there were no restrictions and we would appreciated [sic] written confirmation of this advice. Thank you. Signed _ 192.1 2#