La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § V-30191

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section V-30191 - Leak Detection [49 CFR 195.134]

A. Scope. This section applies to each hazardous liquid pipeline transporting liquid in single phase (without gas in the liquid). [49 CFR 195.134(a)]

B. General [49 CFR 195.134(b)]

1. For each pipeline constructed prior to October 1, 2019. Each pipeline must have a system for detecting leaks that complies with the requirements in §30444 by October 1, 2024. [49 CFR 195.134(b)(1)] 2. For each pipeline constructed on or after October 1, 2019. Each pipeline must have a system for detecting leaks that complies with the requirements in §30444 by October 1, 2020.[49 CFR 195.134(b)(2)]

C. CPM Leak Detection Systems. A new computational pipeline monitoring (CPM) leak detection system or replaced component of an existing CPM system must be designed in accordance with the requirements in section 4.2 of API RP 1130 (incorporated by reference, see §30107) and any other applicable design criteria in that standard. [49 CFR 195.134(c)]

D. Exception. The requirements of Subsection B of this Section do not apply to offshore gathering or regulated rural gathering lines. [49 CFR 195.134(d)]

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § V-30191

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, Pipeline Division, LR 27:1526 (September 2001), amended LR 29:2817 (December 2003), Amended LR 441025 (6/1/2018), Amended LR 461606 (11/1/2020).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:703.