312 Ind. Admin. Code 29-25-7

Current through December 4, 2024

Section 312 IAC 29-25-7 - Flow lines

Authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-37-3

Affected: IC 14-28-1-22; IC 14-37

Sec. 7.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an owner or operator shall bury all flow lines constructed or replaced after the effective date of this article used in connection with the operation of wells for oil and gas purposes at least thirty-six (36) inches below the ground surface.

(b) The division may approve an exemption from the burial requirements under subsection (a) if either or both of the following apply:

(1) Topographical features, land uses, or ground conditions prevent compliance with subsection (a).

(2) The terms of the oil and gas lease prohibit the burial of flow lines.

(c) Flow lines crossing streams shall comply with the permitting and construction requirements of IC 14-28-1-22, 312 IAC 10-4, and 312 IAC 10-5.

(d) The owner or operator shall not use culverts to convey flow lines under any public road without written authorization from the applicable local government road management authority or the Indiana department of transportation.

(e) The owner or operator shall construct, operate, and maintain flow lines, including all fittings, valves, pumps, meters, gauges, and other appurtances attached to the flow line to be leak free. Leaks or spills from a flow line shall be reported and cleaned up as required under this rule and appropriate repairs made to maintain flow line integrity.

(f) Flow lines shall not have an outlet valve installed for the purpose of discharging fluids between the place or well of origin and the authorized storage or disposal point. A specialized valve, installed for the purpose of venting trapped air, following flow line maintenance is permissible.

(g) Upon abandonment of any buried flow line, the owner or operator shall, to the extent practical, drain the line of any fluid and cap or seal the ends of the abandoned flow lines.

312 IAC 29-25-7

Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 29-25-7; filed 12/1/2017, 10:35 a.m.: 20171227-IR-312160230FRA

Readopted filed 1/17/2023, 1:53 p.m.: 20230215-IR-312220328RFA