At the earliest practicable moment following discovery, but no later than one hour after confirmed discovery of any reportable events that occur on regulated pipeline as defined in section 004.01- 004.03C, an operator shall notify the State Fire Marshal Pipeline Safety Division. These event include:
004.01 An event that results in a natural gas release due to over-pressure, excavation damage, outside force damage, or natural force damage. Natural force damage includes but is not limited to: earth movement; earthquakes; lightning; flooding; high winds; tornado; or similar natural causes.004.02 An event that has or will interrupt natural gas service to 20 or more customers. This does not include scheduled or planned maintenance.004.03 An event related to a natural gas release that results in the evacuation of: 004.03A Four or more one or two family dwellings; or004.03B One or more multifamily dwellings; or004.03C Any evacuation of a business, public building or public gathering.004.04 An event that is significant in the judgment of the operator that could affect the daily operations of the pipeline, safety of the public or operator personnel, even though it does not meet the criteria of 004.01- 004.03C or.155 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 004
Adopted effective 8/13/2019