{"operation":"document","citation":"PI-93-061","title":"Engineering and Construction — Pipeline Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"1993-10-13","effective_on":null,"summary":"PI-93-061 response to Engineering and Construction concerning 192.5.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-pi-93-061.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-pi-93-061.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-pi-93-061","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/Pipeline/1993/PI93061.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nOctober 13, 1993\nMr. Terry M. Winter\nDirector\nEngineering and Construction\nSan Diego Gas and Electric\nP.O. Box 1831\nSan Diego, CA 92112\nDear Mr. Winter:\nThis responds to your letter of September 30, 1992, in which you ask if the Federal\npipeline safety regulations address the issue of proximity of people and buildings to a\npipeline.\nThe pipeline safety standards in 49 CFR Part 192 govern the design, construction\noperation and maintenance of gas pipelines nationwide in environments varying from\nhighly populated to rural. The regulations establish a class location scheme for gas\npipelines based on population density in proximity to the pipeline. The regulations include\nmore stringent requirements for greater population in proximity to the pipeline. A pipeline\ndesigned and operated in accordance with these requirements will protect the safety of the\npublic.\nSincerely,\nCesar De Leon\nDirector, Regulatory Programs\nOffice of Pipeline Safety\ndal\\192.5\\93-10-13","truncated":false,"body_characters":980}