Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-3-7-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 400-3-7-.03 - Gathering Lines

(1)Applicability.

(a) All intrastate gathering lines, located in a rural location, must be designed, installed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with generally accepted industry standards.

(b) Any modification, replacement, relocation, or other change in an intrastate gathering line, located in a rural location shall be made in accordance with generally accepted industry standards.

(c) Flowlines and transmission lines, as defined in Rule 400-3-1-.05, relating to Definitions shall not be subject to this rule.

(2)Compressor Stations. A location map and generalized process and flow diagrams of each compressor station, including working pressure ranges, safety equipment, and ancillary equipment shall be submitted to the Supervisor prior to the installation of the facility.

(3)Maintenance and Abandonment.

(a) All gathering lines and right of ways shall be maintained and operated in safe manner and in accordance with this rule.

(b) Each gathering line abandoned in place must be disconnected from all sources and supplies of hydrocarbons and purged with water or inert materials.

Author: State Oil and Gas Board

Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-3-7-.03

New Rule: Filed April 11, 2000; effective May 16, 2000.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-17-1, etseq.