{"operation":"document","citation":"PI-81-0104","title":"Pipeline Safety Interpretation PI-81-0104","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"1981-04-24","effective_on":null,"summary":"PI-81-0104 concerning 192.615.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-pi-81-0104.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-pi-81-0104.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-pi-81-0104","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretations/Pipeline/1981/g81-04-24_Hoffman_192.615-msfX.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nPI-81-0104\nApril 24, 1981\nMr. Nathan P. Hoffman\nWoody, Gumm & Hoffman,P.C.\n1208 E. Mockingbird Lane\nP.O. Box 4526\nVictoria, Texas 77901\nDear Mr. Hoffman:\nIn regard to your request for interpretative information concerning 49 CFR 192.615, information of this type\nwas published in the Federal Register as part of the final rule document (amdt. 192-24, 41 FR 13586, March\n31, 1976) and as part of the notice of proposed rulemaking (Notice 75-1, 40 FR 13317, March 26, 1975).\nCopies of these documents are enclosed.\nAlso, the public file on this rulemaking, Docket No. OPS-32, is available for viewing in Room 8426, Nassif\nBuilding, 400 7th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nThe emergency plans required by 49 CFR 192.615 are enforceable only against pipeline operators. While it is\ndesirable that public officials cooperate with operators as indicated by §192.615, they are not required by law\nto do so.\nSincerely,\nSIGNED\nMelvin A. Judah\nActing Associate Director for\nPipeline Safety Regulations\nMaterials Transportation Bureau\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nWoody, Gumm & Hoffman,P.C.\n1208 E. Mockingbird Lane\nP.O. Box 4526\nVictoria, Texas 77901\nMarch 20, 1981\nDirector, Office of Pipeline Safety\nDepartment of Transportation\n400 7th Street S. W.\nWashington, D. C. 20590\nDear Sir:\nI am writing in regard to minimum federal safety standards for gas lines relating to transportation of\nnatural gas by pipeline as contained in Part 192, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.\nMy particular interest revolves around Section 192.615 entitled \"Emergency Plans\".\nPlease send me any interpretive information that you may have on this section, including legal\nopinions, agency memos, pamphlets or other commentaries to date. If you do not have this information\nplease let me know where I could locate same.\nAdditionally, I need to know if public officials are required by law or regulation to participate or make\ntime available for safety and emergency plans outlined in this section. If they are required could you please\nsend me a copy of the appropriate law or regulation.\nVery truly yours,\nNathan P. Hoffman","truncated":false,"body_characters":2142}