Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 33 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Part V - Hazardous Wastes and Hazardous Materials › Subpart 3 - Natural Resources › Chapter 304 - Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline-Operation and Maintenance [49 CFR Part 195 Subpart F] › Section V-30414 - Inspections of Pipelines in Areas Affected by Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters [49 CFR 195.414]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				  General. Following an extreme weather event or natural disaster that has the
				  likelihood of damage to infrastructure by the scouring or movement of the soil
				  surrounding the pipeline, such as a named tropical storm or hurricane; a flood
				  that exceeds the river, shoreline, or creek high-water banks in the area of the
				  pipeline; a landslide in the area of the pipeline; or an earthquake in the area
				  of the pipeline, an operator must inspect all potentially affected pipeline
				  facilities to detect conditions that could adversely affect the safe operation
				  of that pipeline.. [49
				  CFR 195.414(a)]
B. Inspection Method. An operator must
				  consider the nature of the event and the physical characteristics, operating
				  conditions, location, and prior history of the affected pipeline in determining
				  the appropriate method for performing the initial inspection to determine the
				  extent of any damage and the need for the additional assessments required under
				  Subsection A of this Section. [49
				  CFR 195.414(b)]
C. Time Period. The inspection required under
				  Subsection A of this Section must commence within 72 hours after the cessation
				  of the event, defined as the point in time when the affected area can be safely
				  accessed by the personnel and equipment required to perform the inspection as
				  determined under Subsection B of this Section. In the event that the operator
				  is unable to commence the inspection due to the unavailability of personnel or
				  equipment, the operator must notify the appropriate PHMSA Region Director and
				  Office of Conservation Pipeline Division for intrastate facilities as soon as
				  practicable. [49
				  CFR 195.414(c)]
D. Remedial Action. An operator must take
				  prompt and appropriate remedial action to ensure the safe operation of a
				  pipeline based on the information obtained as a result of performing the
				  inspection required under Subsection A of this Section. Such actions might
				  include, but are not limited to: [49
				  CFR 195.414(d)]
1. reducing the operating pressure or
				  shutting down the pipeline; [49
				  CFR 195.414(d)(1)]
2. for each pipeline constructed on
				  Modifying, repairing, or replacing any damaged pipeline facilities;
				  [49
				  CFR 195.414(d)(2)]
3. preventing, mitigating, or eliminating any
				  unsafe conditions in the pipeline right-of-way; [49
				  CFR 195.414(d)(3)]
4. performing additional patrols, surveys,
				  tests, or inspections; [49
				  CFR 195.414(d)(4)]
5. implementing emergency response activities
				  with federal, state, or local personnel; and [49
				  CFR 195.414(d)(5)]
6. notifying affected communities of the
				  steps that can be taken to ensure public safety. [49
				  CFR 195.414(d)(6)]