La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XI-4919

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

Section XI-4919 - Cathodic Protection

A. No operator may operate a pipeline that has an external surface coating material, unless that pipeline is cathodically protected.

B. Each operator shall electrically inspect each bare pipeline, to determine any areas in which active corrosion is taking place. The operator may not increase its established operating pressure on a section of bare pipeline until the section has been so electrically inspected. In any areas where active corrosion is found, the operator shall provide cathodic protection. Subsections 4921.F and G apply to all corroded pipe that is found.

C. Each operator shall electrically inspect all buried compressor station piping, as to the need for cathodic protection, and cathodic protection shall be provided where necessary.

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XI-4919

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 12:115 (February 1986), repromulgated LR 49320 (2/1/2023), Amended LR 49907 (5/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:4(C)(17) and R.S. 30:1104(A).