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Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter D - CNG COMPRESSION, STORAGE, AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS › Section 13.106 - Maintenance

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) While in
				  transit, fueling hose and flexible metal hose on a cargo vehicle to be used in
				  a transfer operation, including their connections, shall be depressurized and
				  protected from wear and injury.
(b)
				  Pressure relief devices shall be maintained in proper operating
				  condition.
(c) As a precaution to
				  keep pressure relief devices in reliable operating condition, care shall be
				  taken in the handling or storing of CNG cylinders to avoid damage. Care shall
				  also be exercised to avoid plugging by paint or other dirt accumulation of
				  pressure relief device channels or other parts which could interfere with the
				  functioning of the device.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter D - CNG COMPRESSION, STORAGE, AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS › Section 13.107 - Dispenser Installation

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In addition
				  to NFPA 52 §§7.14.4 and 7.14.5, dispensers shall comply with §
				  13.37 of this title (relating to Appurtenances and Equipment). Existing
				  dispensers may be modified, provided the modifications include only those
				  components listed as approved by a laboratory as specified in § 13.37 of
				  this title, and are installed in a workmanlike manner in accordance with
				  industry standards.
(b) The
				  dispenser shall have the following features.
(1) A key, card, or code system shall be used
				  for automatic dispensers.
(2) All
				  appurtenances, metering equipment, and other related equipment installed on a
				  dispenser shall meet all applicable requirements of the rules in this
				  chapter.
(3) All dispensing
				  equipment shall be fabricated of material suitable for CNG, and resistant to
				  the action of CNG under service conditions.
(4) The dispensing system shall incorporate a
				  cutoff valve with an opening and closing device which ensures the valve is in a
				  closed position when the dispenser is deactivated.
(5) The fueling connector shall be compatible
				  with the fueling connection of the vehicle as specified in §
											RSA
				  13.34 of this title (relating to Vehicle
				  Fueling Connection). The fueling connector shall have the following safety
				  features:
(A) remote vapor discharge;
				  and
(B) a manual shut-off
				  valve.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter E - ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS › Section 13.131 - Applicability

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) This subchapter
				  applies to the design, installation, inspection, and testing of compressed
				  natural gas (CNG) fuel supply systems for vehicular internal combustion
				  engines.
(b) Installation of each
				  component of the system shall be made in conformance to the written
				  instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter E - ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS › Section 13.133 - Installation of Fuel Supply Containers

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In addition to NFPA 52 §§6.3.2
				  and 6.3.3, fuel supply containers on school buses, mass transit, and other
				  public transportation vehicles shall not be located within the driver or
				  passenger compartment. The motor fuel containers installed on a special transit
				  vehicle may be installed in the passenger compartment, provided all connections
				  to the containers are external to, or sealed and vented from, those
				  compartments .
(b) If necessary, a
				  plumbing chamber door shall be provided in the sidewall of the school bus, mass
				  transit, or special transit vehicle to allow easy access for filling or
				  securing the service valve in the event of an emergency. The plumbing chamber
				  door shall be hinged and latched, but not locked.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter E - ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS › Section 13.142 - Maintenance and Repair

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) As a
				  precaution to keep pressure relief devices in reliable operating condition,
				  care shall be taken in the handling or storing of CNG cylinders to avoid
				  damage. Care shall also be exercised to avoid plugging by paint or other dirt
				  accumulation of pressure relief device channels or other parts which could
				  interfere with the functioning of the device.
(b) If any component is not in safe working
				  order, AFS may require that the vehicle be immediately removed from CNG service
				  and not be operated until the necessary repairs have been made.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter E - ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS › Section 13.143 - Venting of CNG to the Atmosphere

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
In addition to NFPA 52 §6.14.1.1, all venting of CNG
					 shall be done outdoors.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter F - RESIDENTIAL FUELING FACILITIES › Section 13.181 - Applicability

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) This subchapter
				  applies to the design, construction, installation, and operation of a
				  residential fueling facility as defined in §
										RSA 13.2
				  of this title (relating to Definitions).
(b) The provisions of this subchapter shall
				  apply to all residential refueling installations.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter F - RESIDENTIAL FUELING FACILITIES › Section 13.183 - System Component Qualifications

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
In addition to NFPA 52 §8.2.1, system components shall
					 comply with the appropriate provisions in Subchapter B of this chapter
					 (relating to General Rules for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Equipment
					 Qualifications).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter F - RESIDENTIAL FUELING FACILITIES › Section 13.187 - Installation of Pressure Relief Devices

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
In addition to NFPA 52, §8.5, the discharge vent line
					 shall be able to withstand the pressure from the relief vapor discharge when
					 the relief device is in the full open position and shall permit sufficient
					 pressure relief relieving capacity. A spring loaded or counterbalanced rain cap
					 shall be provided on the discharge vent line. The rain cap shall permit the
					 pressure relief device to operate at sufficient relieving
					 capacity.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter F - RESIDENTIAL FUELING FACILITIES › Section 13.190 - Piping and Hose

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The use of hose
				  in an installation is limited to:
(1) a
				  vehicle refueling hose; the maximum length fueling hose is 12 feet and shall be
				  supported;
(2) an inlet connection
				  to compression equipment not exceeding 36 inches. This connector, if used,
				  shall be supplied as part of the residential fueling appliance;
(3) a section of metallic hose not exceeding
				  36 inches in length in a pipeline to provide flexibility where necessary. Each
				  section shall be so installed that it will be protected against mechanical
				  damage and be readily visible for inspection. The manufacturer's identification
				  shall be retained in each section;
(4) hose used for pressure relief device
				  channels may exceed 36 inches.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter G - ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF NFPA 52 (VEHICULAR GASEOUS FUEL SYSTEMS CODE) › Section 13.201 - Adoption by Reference of NFPA 52

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Effective February 15, 2021, except as
				  modified in this subchapter, the Commission adopts by specific reference the
				  provisions established by the National Fire Protection Association in its 2013
				  edition of the Vehicular Gaseous Fuel Systems Code, commonly referred to as
				  NFPA 52 or Pamphlet 52. Nothing in this section or subchapter shall prevent the
				  Commission, after notice, from adopting additional requirements, whether more
				  or less stringent, for individual situations to protect the health, safety, and
				  welfare of the general public. Any documents or parts of documents incorporated
				  by reference into these rules shall be a part of these rules as if set out in
				  full.
(b) Effective February 15,
				  2021, the Commission also adopts by reference all other NFPA publications or
				  portions of those publications referenced in NFPA 52 which apply to CNG
				  activities only. The pamphlets adopted by reference in NFPA 52 are:
(1) NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing
				  Facilities and Repair Garages, 2012 edition;
(2) NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation
				  and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 2010
				  edition;
(3) NFPA 51B, Standard for
				  Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, 2009
				  edition;
(4) NFPA 54, National Fuel
				  Gas Code, 2012 edition;
(5) NFPA
				  59A, Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural
				  Gas (LNG), 2013 edition;
(6) NFPA
				  70, National Electrical Code, 2014 edition;
(7) NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and
				  Other Opening Protectives, 2013 edition;
(8) NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2012
				  edition;
(9) NFPA 259, Standard
				  Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials, 2013 edition;
(10) NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for
				  Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, 2010 edition;
(11) NFPA 303, Fire Protection Standard for
				  Marinas and Boatyards, 2011 edition;
(12) NFPA 496, Standard for Purged and
				  Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, 2013 edition; and
(13) NFPA 5000, Building Construction and
				  Safety Code, 2012 edition.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter G - ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF NFPA 52 (VEHICULAR GASEOUS FUEL SYSTEMS CODE) › Section 13.202 - Clarification of Certain Terms Used in NFPA 52

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Authority having jurisdiction. As
				  pertains to CNG activities in Texas, the phrase "authority having jurisdiction"
				  defined in NFPA 52 §3.2 and referenced in other NFPA publications shall be
				  the Railroad Commission of Texas or any of its divisions or employees, except
				  with respect to the definitions of "approved," "labeled," and "listed" in NFPA
				  52 §3.2.
(b) Engineering. The
				  Commission does not adopt language in any NFPA 52 rule such as "sound
				  engineering practice," "accepted engineering practice," "good engineering
				  practice," "sound engineering design," or similar language that might be
				  understood to mean or refer to the practice of engineering. The omission of a
				  specific NFPA 52 rule or other NFPA pamphlets containing such language from the
				  exceptions listed in this subchapter is inadvertent and shall not be read or
				  understood as requiring, allowing, or approving the unlicensed practice of
				  engineering or any other professional occupation requiring a license.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter G - ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF NFPA 52 (VEHICULAR GASEOUS FUEL SYSTEMS CODE) › Section 13.203 - Sections in NFPA 52 Adopted with Additional Requirements or Not Adopted

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Table 1 of this section lists certain NFPA 52 sections
					 which the Commission adopts with additional requirements or does not adopt in
					 order to address the Commission's rules in this chapter.
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter H - ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF NFPA 55 (COMPRESSED GASES AND CRYOGENIC FLUIDS CODE) › Section 13.302 - Clarification of Certain Terms Used in NFPA 55

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Authority having jurisdiction. As
				  pertains to CNG activities in Texas, the phrase "authority having jurisdiction"
				  defined in NFPA 55 §3.2.2 and referenced in other NFPA publications shall
				  be the Railroad Commission of Texas or any of its divisions or employees,
				  except with respect to the definitions of "approved," "labeled," and "listed"
				  in NFPA 55 §3.2.
(b)
				  Engineering. The Commission does not adopt language in any NFPA 55 rule such as
				  "sound engineering practice," "accepted engineering practice," "good
				  engineering practice," "sound engineering design," or similar language that
				  might be understood to mean or refer to the practice of engineering. The
				  omission of a specific NFPA 55 rule or other NFPA pamphlets containing such
				  language from the exceptions listed in this subchapter is inadvertent and shall
				  not be read or understood as requiring, allowing, or approving the unlicensed
				  practice of engineering or any other professional occupation requiring a
				  license.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter H - ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF NFPA 55 (COMPRESSED GASES AND CRYOGENIC FLUIDS CODE) › Section 13.303 - Sections in NFPA 55 Adopted with Additional Requirements or Not Adopted

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Table 1 of this section lists certain NFPA 55 sections
					 which the Commission adopts with additional requirements or does not adopt in
					 order to address the Commission's rules in this chapter.
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2004 - Applicability, Severability, and Retroactivity

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The Regulations for Liquefied Natural Gas
				  in this chapter apply to the design, installation, and operation of liquefied
				  natural gas (LNG) systems and equipment.
(b) This chapter shall not apply to:
(1) locomotives, railcar tenders, marine
				  terminals;
(2) the transportation,
				  loading, or unloading of LNG on ships, barges, or other types of watercraft
				  which are subject to the American Boat and Yacht Council and any other
				  applicable standards;
(3) any fuel
				  cell approved by the Federal Aviation Administration and intended to be used
				  solely as a fuel cell for aircraft, including hot air balloons;
(4) an installation or connection that is
				  part of a distribution or pipeline system that is covered by Title 49, Code of
				  Federal Regulations, Part 192;
(5)
				  LNG in a system that has been vaporized and converted to compressed natural gas
				  (CNG), in which case the equipment and components must comply with the
				  Commission's Regulations for Compressed Natural Gas in Chapter 13 of this title
				  (relating to Regulations for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)); and
(6) liquefaction plants under the
				  jurisdiction of DOT and the requirements of Chapter 8 of this title (relating
				  to Pipeline Safety Regulations).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2010 - LNG Forms

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Forms required to be filed with AFS shall be those
					 prescribed by the Commission. A complete set of all required forms shall be
					 posted on the Commission's web site. Notice of any new or amended forms shall
					 be issued by the Commission. Any form filed with the Commission shall be
					 completed in its entirety. A person may file the prescribed form on paper or
					 use any electronic filing process. The Commission may at its discretion accept
					 an earlier version of a prescribed form, provided that it contains all required
					 information.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2014 - Application for License or Manufacturer Registration (New and Renewal)

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) No person may
				  engage in any LNG activities until that person has obtained a license from the
				  Commission authorizing the LNG activities, except as follows:
(1) A state agency or institution, county,
				  municipality, school district, or other governmental subdivision is exempt from
				  licensing requirements as provided in Texas Natural Resources Code, §
											RSA 116.031(d)
				  if the entity is performing LNG activities on its own behalf but is required to
				  obtain a license to perform LNG activities for or on behalf of a second
				  party.
(2) An original manufacturer
				  of a new motor vehicle powered by LNG, or a subcontractor of a manufacturer who
				  produces a new LNG powered motor vehicle for the manufacturer is not subject to
				  the licensing requirements of this chapter, but shall comply with all other
				  rules in this chapter.
(3) An
				  ultimate consumer is not subject to the licensing requirements of this chapter
				  in order to perform those LNG activities dealing only with the ultimate
				  consumer; however, a license is required to register a transport or cylinder
				  delivery unit. An ultimate consumer's license does not require a fee or a
				  company representative.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2015 - Military Fee Exemption

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  This section applies to military service members, military veterans, or
				  military spouses, as those terms are defined in Texas Occupations Code, Chapter
				  55.
(b) The Commission shall waive
				  license and examination fees for:
(1) a
				  military service member or military veteran whose service, training, or
				  education meets the Commission's licensing or certification requirements in
				  this chapter; or
(2) a military
				  service member, military veteran, or military spouse who holds a current
				  license issued by another jurisdiction with licensing requirements
				  substantially equivalent to the Commission's licensing requirements in this
				  chapter.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2019 - Examination Requirements and Renewals

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Requirements and application for a new
				  certificate.
(1) In addition to NFPA 52
				  §§4.1 and 4.2 and 59A §14.9, no person shall perform work,
				  directly supervise LNG activities, or be employed in any capacity requiring
				  contact with LNG unless that individual:
(A)
				  is a certificate holder who is in compliance with renewal requirements in
				  subsection (g) of this section and is employed by a licensee; or
(B) is a trainee who complies with subsection
				  (f) of this section.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2020 - Employee Transfers

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A licensee
				  or ultimate consumer shall notify AFS by filing LNG Form 2016A and a
				  nonrefundable $10 fee with AFS, or in lieu of LNG Form 2016A, submit the $10
				  fee and a written notice including:
(1) the
				  employee's name as recorded with the Commission; and
(2) the last four digits of the employee's
				  social security number.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2021 - Requests for LNG Classes

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Requests for Commission staff to conduct an LNG training
					 class for LNG activities under the Commission's jurisdiction shall be submitted
					 to the AFS training section. The AFS training section may conduct the requested
					 class at its discretion. The nonrefundable fee for an LNG training class is
					 $250 if no overnight expenses are incurred by AFS, or $500 if overnight
					 expenses are incurred. AFS may waive the class fee in cases where the
					 Commission recovers the cost of the class from another source, such as a
					 grant.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2025 - Designation and Responsibilities of Company Representatives and Operations Supervisors

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Each
				  licensee shall have at least one company representative for the license and at
				  least one operations supervisor for each outlet.
(1) A licensee maintaining one or more
				  outlets shall file LNG Form 2001 with AFS listing the physical location of the
				  first outlet and designating the company representative for the license and
				  file LNG Form 2001A designating the physical location and operations supervisor
				  for each additional outlet.
(2) A
				  licensee may have more than one company representative.
(3) An individual may be an operations
				  supervisor at more than one outlet provided that:
(A) each outlet has a designated LNG
				  certified employee responsible for the LNG activities at that outlet;
(B) the certified employee's and/or
				  operations supervisor's telephone number is posted at the outlet on a sign with
				  lettering at least 3/4 inches high, visible and legible during normal business
				  hours; and
(C) the certified
				  employee and/or operations supervisor monitors the telephone number and
				  responds to calls during normal business hours.
(4) The company representative may also serve
				  as operations supervisor for one or more of the licensee's outlets provided
				  that the person meets both the company representative and operations supervisor
				  requirements in this section.
(5) A
				  licensee shall immediately notify AFS in writing upon conclusion of employment,
				  for whatever reason, of its company representative or any operations supervisor
				  and shall at the same time designate a replacement.
(A) A licensee shall cease all LNG activities
				  if it no longer employees a qualified company representative who complies with
				  the Commission's requirements. A licensee shall not resume LNG activities until
				  such time as it has a properly qualified company representative.
(B) A licensee shall cease LNG activities at
				  an outlet if it no longer employs a qualified operations supervisor at that
				  outlet who complies with the Commission's requirements. A licensee shall not
				  resume LNG activities at that outlet until such time as it has a properly
				  qualified operations supervisor.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2028 - Franchise Tax Certification and Assumed Name Certificates

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) An applicant
				  for an original or renewal license or registered manufacturer that is a
				  corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company shall be approved
				  to transact business in Texas by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The
				  licensee or registered manufacturer shall provide a copy of the current
				  Certificate of Account Status from the Texas Comptroller of Public
				  Accounts.
(b) All applicants for
				  license or manufacturer registrations or their corresponding renewals shall
				  list on LNG Form 2001 or LNG Form 2001M all names under which LNG related
				  activities requiring licensing or registration as a container manufacturer are
				  to be conducted. Any company performing LNG activities under an assumed name
				  ("doing business as" or "DBA") shall file with AFS copies of the assumed name
				  certificates which are required to be filed with the respective county clerk's
				  office and/or the Secretary of State's Office.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2029 - Changes in Ownership, Form of Dealership, or Name of Dealership

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Changes in
				  ownership which require a new license or manufacturer registration.
(1) Transfer of dealership outlet or location
				  by sale, lease, or gift. The purchaser, lessee, or donee of any dealership or
				  outlet shall have a current and valid license or manufacturer registration
				  authorizing the LNG activities to be performed and the dealership or outlet
				  shall apply for and be issued an LNG license or manufacturer registration prior
				  to engaging in any LNG activities which require a license or manufacturer
				  registration. The purchaser, lessee, or donee shall notify AFS by filing a
				  properly completed LNG Form 2001 or LNG Form 2001M prior to engaging in any LNG
				  activities at that dealership or outlet which require an LNG license or
				  manufacturer registration.
(2)
				  Other changes in ownership. A change in members of a partnership occurs upon
				  the death, withdrawal, expulsion, or addition of a partner. Upon the death of a
				  sole proprietor or partner, the dissolution of a corporation or partnership,
				  any changes in the members of a partnership, or other changes in ownership not
				  specifically provided for in this section, an authorized representative of the
				  previously existing dealership or of the successor in interest shall notify AFS
				  in writing and shall immediately cease all LNG activities of the previously
				  existing dealership which require an LNG license or manufacturer registration
				  and shall not resume until AFS issues an LNG license or manufacturer
				  registration to the successor in interest.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2031 - Insurance Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A licensee
				  or registered manufacturer shall not perform any activity authorized by its
				  license or registration under §
										RSA
				  14.2013 of this title (relating to License
				  Categories, Container Manufacturer Registration, Fees, and Application for
				  Licenses, Manufacturer Registrations and Renewals) unless insurance coverage
				  required by this section is in effect. LNG licensees, registered manufacturers,
				  or applicants for license or manufacturer registration shall comply with the
				  minimum amounts of insurance specified in Table 1 of this section or with the
				  self-insurance requirements in §
										RSA
				  14.2034 of this title (relating to
				  Self-Insurance Requirements). Registered manufacturers are not eligible for
				  self-insurance. Before AFS grants or renews a manufacturer registration, an
				  applicant for a manufacturer registration shall submit the documents required
				  by paragraph (1) of this subsection. Before AFS grants or renews a license, an
				  applicant for license shall submit either:
(1) an insurance AcordT form or any other
				  form approved by the Texas Department of Insurance that has been prepared and
				  signed by the insurance carrier and containing all required information. The
				  forms must be issued by an insurance company authorized or accepted by the
				  Texas Department of Insurance; or
(2) properly completed documents
				  demonstrating the applicant's compliance with the self-insurance requirements
				  in §
											RSA
				  14.2034 of this title.
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2034 - Self-Insurance Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) This
				  section applies to a licensee's general liability insurance, including premises
				  and operations coverage. This section shall not apply to worker's compensation
				  insurance, including employer's liability coverage.
(b) A licensee applying for self-insurance
				  shall file LNG Form 2027 with AFS along with materials which will allow AFS to
				  determine whether:
(1) the net worth of the
				  applicant is adequate in relationship to the size of operations and the extent
				  of its request for self-insurance authority. The applicant shall demonstrate
				  that it will maintain a net worth sufficient to ensure that it will meet its
				  statutory obligations to the public to pay all claims relating to general
				  liability, including premises and operations coverage; and
(2) the applicant has a sound self-insurance
				  program. The applicant shall demonstrate that it has established and shall
				  maintain an insurance program that will protect the public against all claims
				  involving LNG activities to the same extent as the minimum limits specified in
				  Table 1 of §
											RSA
				  14.2031 of this title (relating to Insurance
				  Requirements). Such a program may include but not be limited to one or more of
				  the following: reserves; irrevocable letter of credit, as specified in
				  subsection (h) of this section; sinking funds; third-party financial
				  guarantees; parent company or affiliate sureties; excess insurance coverage; or
				  other similar arrangements.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2040 - Filings Required for Stationary LNG Installations

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) General requirements. No LNG container
				  shall be placed into LNG service or an installation operated or used in LNG
				  service until the requirements of this section, as applicable, are met and the
				  facility is in compliance with all applicable rules in this chapter and
				  statutes. LNG systems under the jurisdiction of DOT Safety regulations in 49
				  CFR Part 193 shall comply with Chapter 8 of this title (relating to Pipeline
				  Safety Regulations) prior to implementation of service.
(b) Commercial installations with an
				  aggregate water capacity of less than 15,540 gallons.
(1) Within 30 calendar days following the
				  completion of a commercial container installation, the licensee shall submit
				  LNG Form 2501 to AFS stating:
(A) the
				  installation fully complies with the statutes and the rules in this
				  chapter;
(B) all necessary
				  Commission licenses, certificates, and permits have been issued; and
(C) the date the installation has been placed
				  into LNG service.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2041 - Notice of, Objections to, and Hearings on Proposed Stationary LNG Installations

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Notice of proposed stationary LNG installations.
(1) For a proposed installation with an
				  aggregate water capacity of 15,540 gallons or more, an applicant shall send a
				  copy of the filings required under §
											RSA
				  14.2040 of this title (relating to Filings
				  Required for Stationary LNG Installations) by certified mail, return receipt
				  requested or otherwise delivered, to all owners of real property situated
				  within 500 feet of any proposed container location at the same time the
				  originals are filed with AFS.
(A) AFS shall
				  consider the notice to be sufficient when the applicant has provided evidence
				  that copies of a complete application have been mailed or otherwise delivered
				  to all real property owners.
(B)
				  The applicant or licensee may obtain names and addresses of owners from current
				  county tax rolls.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2042 - Physical Inspection of Stationary Installations

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Aggregate water capacity of 15,540
				  gallons or more. The applicant shall notify AFS in writing when the
				  installation is ready for inspection.
(1) If
				  any non-compliance items are cited at the time of AFS' initial inspection, the
				  installation shall not be placed in LNG service until the non-compliance items
				  are corrected, as determined at the time of inspection depending on the nature
				  of the non-compliance items cited.
(2) If AFS does not physically inspect the
				  facility within 30 calendar days of receipt of notice that the facility is
				  ready for inspection, the facility may operate conditionally until the initial
				  inspection is completed.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2043 - Temporary Installations

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Temporary installations shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) Prior to the completion of a temporary
				  installation with an individual or aggregate water capacity of 15,540 gallons
				  or less, the licensee shall file LNG Form 2501 with AFS, and include proof of
				  the local fire marshal's approval if the installation is within such
				  jurisdiction.
(2) Prior to the
				  completion of a temporary installation with an individual or aggregate water
				  capacity of 15,541 gallons or more, the licensee shall file LNG Form 2500,
				  including plans and specifications, and proof of the local fire marshal's
				  approval if the installation is with such jurisdiction.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2046 - School Bus, Public Transportation, Mass Transit, and Special Transit Vehicle Installations and Inspections

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) After the manufacture of or the
				  conversion to an LNG system on any vehicle to be used in Texas as a school bus,
				  mass transit, public transportation, or special transit vehicle, the
				  manufacturer, licensee, or ultimate consumer making the installation or
				  conversion shall notify AFS in writing on LNG Form 2503 that the applicable
				  LNG-powered vehicles are ready for a complete inspection to determine
				  compliance with the rules in this chapter.
(b) AFS shall conduct the inspection within a
				  reasonable time to ensure the vehicles are operating in compliance with the
				  rules in this chapter.
(1) If AFS' initial
				  complete inspection finds that the vehicle is in compliance with the rules in
				  this chapter and the statutes, the vehicle may be placed into LNG service. For
				  fleet installations of identical design, an initial inspection shall be
				  conducted prior to the operation of the first vehicle, and subsequent vehicles
				  of the same design may be placed into service without prior
				  inspections.
(2) If violations
				  exist at the time of the initial inspection, the vehicle shall not be placed
				  into LNG service and the manufacturer, licensee, or ultimate consumer making
				  the installation or conversion shall correct the violations. The manufacturer,
				  licensee, or ultimate consumer shall file with AFS documentation demonstrating
				  compliance with the rules in this chapter, or AFS shall conduct another
				  complete inspection before the vehicle may be placed into LNG
				  service.
(3) For public
				  transportation vehicles only, if AFS does not conduct the initial inspection
				  within 30 business days of receipt of the LNG Form 2503, the vehicle may be
				  operated in LNG service if it complies with the rules in this
				  chapter.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2049 - Report of LNG Incident/Accident

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) At the earliest practical moment or
				  within two hours following discovery, a licensee owning, operating, or
				  servicing equipment or an installation shall notify AFS by telephone of any
				  incident or accident involving LNG which:
(1)
				  involves a single release of LNG during or following LNG transfer or during
				  container transportation. Any loss of LNG which is less than 1.0% of the gross
				  amount delivered, stored, or withdrawn need not be reported. Any loss occurring
				  as a result of a pullaway shall be reported;
(2) caused an estimated damage to the
				  property of the operator, others, or both totaling $50,000 or more, including
				  gas loss;
(3) caused a death or any
				  personal injury requiring hospitalization;
(4) required taking an operating facility out
				  of service;
(5) resulted in an
				  unintentional ignition of LNG requiring an emergency response;
(6) involved the LNG installation on any
				  vehicle propelled by or transporting LNG;
(7) could reasonably be judged as significant
				  because of rerouting of traffic, evacuation of buildings, or media interest,
				  even though it does not meet paragraphs (1) - (6) of this subsection;
				  or
(8) is required to be reported
				  to any other state or federal agency (such as the Texas Department of Public
				  Safety or U.S. Department of Transportation).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2050 - Reporting Unsafe LNG Activities

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A
				  person may report any unsafe or noncompliant LNG activities to AFS by mail,
				  telephone, email, or fax. When possible, the person shall make the report using
				  LNG Form 2022. Within five business days of receipt of such report, AFS shall
				  notify the alleged non-compliant party in writing regarding the report and
				  specify the reported non-compliant installations and/or activities.
(b) The Commission may release the person's
				  name in accordance with applicable open records procedures.
(c) A person who reports unsafe LNG
				  activities may be called to testify at a Commission hearing if one is necessary
				  following the initiation of an enforcement action.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2052 - Application for an Exception to a Safety Rule

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In addition to NFPA 52 §4.3 and for
				  any alternate design used for installations subject to NFPA 59A requirements, a
				  person may apply for an exception to the provisions of this chapter by filing
				  LNG Form 2025 along with supporting documentation and a $50 filing fee with
				  AFS.
(b) The application shall
				  contain the following:
(1) the section number
				  of any rules for which an exception is being requested;
(2) the type of relief desired, including the
				  exception requested and any information which may assist AFS in comprehending
				  the requested exception;
(3) a
				  concise statement of facts which support the applicant's request for the
				  exception, such as the reason for the exception, the safety aspects of the
				  exception, and the social and/or economic impact of the exception;
(4) for all stationary installations,
				  regardless of size, a description of the acreage and/or address upon which the
				  subject of the exception will be located. The description shall be in writing
				  and shall include:
(A) a site
				  drawing;
(B) sufficient
				  identification of the site so that determination of property boundaries may be
				  made;
(C) a plat from the
				  applicable appraisal district indicating the ownership of the land;
				  and
(D) the legal authority under
				  which the applicant, if not the owner, is permitted occupancy;
(5) the name, business address,
				  and telephone number of the applicant and of the authorized agent, if any;
				  and
(6) a list of the names and
				  addresses of all interested entities as defined in subsection (c) of this
				  section.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter A - GENERAL APPLICABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 14.2053 - Manufacturer's Nameplate and Markings on ASME Containers

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In addition to NFPA 52 §13.3.16 and
				  NFPA 59A §13.3.15, LNG shall not be introduced into any ASME container
				  unless the container is equipped with an original nameplate or at least one of
				  the following nameplates permanently attached to the container.
(1) A duplicate nameplate is an additional
				  ASME container nameplate issued by the original manufacturer with duplicate
				  information as the original nameplate and clearly marked as a duplicate
				  nameplate, but installed in a remote location.
(2) A modification (or alteration) nameplate
				  is a nameplate issued and affixed by an ASME Code facility including only
				  partial information applicable to a modification or alteration performed on
				  that container.
(3) A replacement
				  nameplate is a nameplate including the identical information as the original
				  nameplate and identified as a replacement nameplate, but issued and affixed by
				  the original manufacturer or its successor company or companies when the
				  original nameplate is lost or illegible.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR ALL STATIONARY LNG INSTALLATIONS › Section 14.2101 - System Protection Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In addition to NFPA 59A
				  §§12.9.3 and 13.2.3, this section applies to the protection from
				  tampering and damage of stationary LNG installations, including LNG transfer
				  systems, dispensing systems, and storage containers.
(b) Fencing at LNG stationary installations
				  shall comply with the following:
(1) Fencing
				  material shall be solid construction of noncombustible material or chain link
				  type with wire at least 12 1/2 American wire gauge in size.
(2) Fencing shall be at least six feet in
				  height at all points. Fencing may be five feet in height when topped with at
				  least three strands of barbed wire, with the strands four inches
				  apart.
(3) Uprights, braces, and
				  cornerposts of the fence shall be composed of noncombustible
				  material.
(4) Uprights, braces, and
				  cornerposts of the fence shall be anchored in concrete a minimum of 12 inches
				  below the ground.
(5) All fenced
				  enclosures shall have at least one gate suitable for ingress and egress. All
				  gates shall be locked whenever the area enclosed is unattended.
(6) A minimum clearance of two feet shall be
				  maintained between the fencing and any part of an LNG transfer system,
				  dispensing system, or storage container that is part of a stationary
				  installation.
(7) Fencing which is
				  located more than 25 feet from any point of the LNG transfer system, dispensing
				  system, or storage containers shall be designated as perimeter fencing. If the
				  LNG transfer system, dispensing system, or storage container is located inside
				  perimeter fencing and is subject to vehicular traffic, it shall be protected
				  against damage according to subsection (c) of this section.
(8) The storage and compression area must be
				  completely enclosed by fencing.
(9)
				  Where fencing is not used to protect the installation, then valve locks, a
				  means of locking the electric control for the compressors, or other suitable
				  means shall be provided to prevent unauthorized withdrawal of LNG.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR ALL STATIONARY LNG INSTALLATIONS › Section 14.2102 - Installation and Maintenance

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
All LNG containers, valves, dispensers, accessories,
					 piping, transfer equipment, and gas utilization equipment shall be installed
					 and maintained in safe working order according to the manufacturer's
					 instructions and the rules in this chapter. If any one of the LNG storage
					 containers, valves, dispensers, accessories, piping, transfer equipment, gas
					 utilization equipment, and appliances is not in safe working order, AFS may
					 require that the installation be immediately removed from LNG service and not
					 be operated until the necessary repairs have been made.