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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 B - GENERAL RULES FOR ALL STATIONARY LNG INSTALLATIONS › Section 14.2104 - Testing of Containers

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In
				  order to determine the safety of a container, AFS may require that the licensee
				  or operator of the container submit a copy of the manufacturer's data report on
				  that container. AFS may also require that the container and assembly be tested
				  by a Category 15, 20, or 50 licensee and a comprehensive report on the findings
				  submitted to AFS. This requirement may be applied even though an acceptable LNG
				  Form 2023 has been received.
(b)
				  Any stationary LNG container previously in LNG service brought into Texas or
				  which has not been subject to continuous LNG pressure or inert gas pressure
				  shall be inspected by a currently licensed Category 15, 20, or 50 licensee to
				  determine if the container shall be leak-tested or re-certified. A copy of the
				  inspector's written report shall be filed with AFS. The container shall not be
				  used until the appropriate leak test or certification process determines the
				  container is safe for LNG service.
(c) Any stationary LNG container which has
				  been subject to continuous LNG or inert gas pressure may not require testing
				  prior to installation provided the licensee or operator of the container files
				  LNG Form 2023 at the time LNG Form 2500 is submitted for any facility requiring
				  submission of a site plan in accordance with §
										RSA
				  14.2040 of this title (relating to Filings
				  for Stationary LNG Installations).
(d) AFS may remove a container from LNG
				  service or require ASME acceptance of a container at any time if AFS determines
				  that the nameplate is loose, unreadable, or detached, or if it appears to be
				  tampered with or damaged in any way and does not contain at a minimum the items
				  specified in subsection (a) 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 B - GENERAL RULES FOR ALL STATIONARY LNG INSTALLATIONS › Section 14.2110 - LNG Container Installation Distance Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Operating industrial trucks with only one
				  container mounted on each truck may be stored inside buildings. Extra
				  containers shall not be stored inside buildings. Operating industrial trucks
				  shall be stored in an area that will reduce the likelihood of an accident.
				  Service valves shall be closed whenever a truck with a mounted container is
				  stored. A venting system shall be used any time a vehicle not in operation is
				  inside a building to allow safe relief valve venting.
(b) In addition to NFPA 52 §13.5,
				  stationary LNG containers and piping shall not be placed in the area directly
				  beneath or above an electric transmission, distribution, or customer service
				  line and the area six feet to either side of that line. If this distance is not
				  adequate to prevent the line and the associated voltage from contacting the LNG
				  container in the event of breakage of any conductor, then other suitable means
				  of protection designed and constructed to prevent such contact with the
				  container may be used if approval is received from AFS. The request for
				  approval shall be in writing and shall specify the manner in which the
				  container will be protected from contact, including specifications for the
				  materials to be used. If AFS does not approve the proposed protection, then the
				  container shall be located a sufficient distance from the line to prevent such
				  contact.
(c) When installed for
				  use, containers shall not be stacked one upon another except when designed by
				  the manufacturer for stacking.
(d)
				  Welding, cutting, and similar operations shall be prohibited within 25 feet of
				  the container and the transfer area during transfer operations and shall be
				  conducted only as specifically authorized in a manner to prevent accidental
				  ignition of LNG or flammable fluids.
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 14.2116 - Venting of LNG

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Venting of LNG is prohibited as part of routine activities,
					 except for the following:
(1) as
				  provided for in §
										RSA
				  14.2119 of this title (relating to Transport
				  Vehicle Loading and Unloading Facilities and Procedures); and
(2) through a trycock installed on a
				  stationary storage tank during filling of the tank.
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 14.2119 - Transport Vehicle Loading and Unloading Facilities and Procedures

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
In addition to NFPA 59A §11.6, transport vehicle
					 loading and unloading facilities shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Transfer piping, pumps, and compressors
				  shall be installed with the following protective measures:
(A) protection from damage from vehicle
				  movements in compliance with the guardrail and fencing requirements of §
											RSA
				  14.2101 of this title (relating to System
				  Protection Requirements);
(B)
				  isolation valves at both ends of containers with less than 2,000 gallon
				  capacity, and a remote operating valve, automatic closure, or check valve to
				  prevent backflow on containers of 2,000 gallons or more capacity;
(C) a check valve on piping for liquid
				  transfer to minimize accidental release; and
(D) a line relief valve between every pair of
				  isolation valves.
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 14.2122 - Pumps and Compressors Used for LNG and Refrigerants

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
In addition to NFPA 59A §11.8, pressure gauges shall
					 be installed on each pump and compressor discharge.
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 14.2125 - Hoses and Arms

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
In addition to NFPA 59A §11.8, couplings used for
					 connection of a hose or arm shall be suitable for operating conditions and
					 shall be designed for frequent coupling and uncoupling.
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 14.2131 - Fire Protection

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The
				  emergency procedure manual required in NFPA 59A §13.18.3.1 shall be
				  available in the operating area and shall be updated as required by changes in
				  equipment or procedures.
(b) In
				  addition to NFPA 59A §12.7, safety and fire protection equipment shall be
				  visually inspected at least once a month and tested at least once a year.
				  Documentation shall be maintained on inspections and tests for at least two
				  years or consistent with other safety record retention schedules, whichever is
				  greater.
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 14.2137 - Employee Safety and Training

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Employees who handle and dispense LNG shall be trained in proper handling,
				  operating duties, and procedures.
(b) Employees shall be trained upon
				  employment and as needed thereafter, but no less than every two years. Training
				  shall include the following:
(1) information
				  on the nature, properties, and hazards of LNG in both the liquid and gaseous
				  phases;
(2) specific instructions
				  on the facility equipment to be used;
(3) use and care of protective equipment and
				  clothing;
(4) standard first
				  aid;
(5) response to emergency
				  situations such as fire, leaks, and spills;
(6) good housekeeping practices;
(7) the emergency response plan;
				  and
(8) evacuation and fire
				  drills.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter D - GENERAL RULES FOR LNG FUELING FACILITIES › Section 14.2301 - Applicability

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
This subchapter applies to the design, construction,
					 installation, and operation of containers, pressure vessels, pumps,
					 vaporization equipment, buildings, structures, and associated equipment used
					 for the storage and dispensing of LNG as an engine fuel for vehicles of all
					 types.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter D - GENERAL RULES FOR LNG FUELING FACILITIES › Section 14.2304 - General Facility Design

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  LNG shall not be vented to the atmosphere under normal operations unless the
				  vent leads to a safe point of discharge. Vent pipes or stacks shall have the
				  open end suitably protected to prevent entrance of rain, snow, and other
				  foreign material. Vent stacks shall have provision for drainage.
(b) Temperature monitoring systems shall be
				  provided where the foundations supporting cryogenic containers and equipment
				  could be adversely affected by freezing or frost heaving of the
				  ground.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter D - GENERAL RULES FOR LNG FUELING FACILITIES › Section 14.2310 - Emergency Refueling

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Licensees
				  and nonlicensees, such as mass transit authorities, may use a mobile refueling
				  vehicle for emergency refueling provided it complies with the following
				  requirements:
(1) The gross vehicle weight
				  (GVW) shall not exceed the GVW rating. Installation of the container shall not
				  adversely affect the vehicle.
(2)
				  The vehicle used to transport the container shall comply with all DOT and Texas
				  placarding requirements.
(3) The
				  LNG cargo container shall have a maximum water capacity of 200
				  gallons.
(4) The container,
				  fittings, and transfer equipment shall be properly secured against
				  displacement.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter D - GENERAL RULES FOR LNG FUELING FACILITIES › Section 14.2313 - Fuel Dispensing Systems

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Compliance with NFPA 52 §10.4 or requirements of this section does not
				  ensure conformity with other state and federal regulations, such as those of
				  the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or the United States
				  Environmental Protection Agency. Retail LNG dispensers shall comply with the
				  applicable weights and measures requirements of the Texas Department of
				  Agriculture relating to dispensing accuracy.
(b) All appurtenances and equipment placed
				  into LNG service shall be certified, marked, or listed by a nationally
				  recognized laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratory (UL), Factory Mutual
				  (FM), CSA International or other such laboratories approved by AFS unless:
(1) the appurtenances or equipment are
				  specifically prohibited for use by another section of this chapter;
				  or
(2) there is no test
				  specification or procedure developed by a testing laboratory for the
				  appurtenances or equipment.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter D - GENERAL RULES FOR LNG FUELING FACILITIES › Section 14.2314 - Removal from LNG Service

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If
				  AFS determines that any LNG container or installation constitutes an immediate
				  danger to the public health, safety, and welfare, AFS shall require the
				  immediate removal of all LNG and/or the immediate disconnection by a properly
				  licensed company to the extent necessary to eliminate the danger. This may
				  include equipment or any part of the system including the service container. A
				  warning tag shall be attached by AFS until the unsafe condition is remedied.
				  Once the unsafe condition is remedied, the tag may be removed by an AFS
				  inspector or by the licensee if authorized by AFS.
(b) If the affected entity disagrees with the
				  removal from service and/or placement of a warning tag the entity may request a
				  review of AFS' decision within 10 calendar days. Within 10 business days, AFS
				  shall notify such entity of its finding in writing, stating the deficiencies.
				  If the entity disagrees, the entity may request or AFS on its own motion may
				  request a hearing. Such installation shall be brought into compliance or
				  removed from service until such time as the final decision is rendered by the
				  Commission.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter E - PIPING SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS FOR ALL STATIONARY LNG INSTALLATIONS › Section 14.2401 - General Provisions for Piping Systems and Components

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Piping systems shall comply with ANSI B31.3, Chemical Plant
					 and Petroleum Refinery Piping. The additional provisions of this subchapter
					 apply only to pressurized piping systems and components for LNG, flammable
					 refrigerants, flammable liquids, and flammable gases, and unpressurized or low
					 pressure piping systems, including vent lines and drain lines which handle LNG,
					 flammable refrigerants, flammable liquids, and flammable gases with service
					 temperatures below -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter E - PIPING SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS FOR ALL STATIONARY LNG INSTALLATIONS › Section 14.2416 - Installation of Valves

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In addition
				  to NFPA 59A 9.4.2.3 and 9.4.2.4, the number of shutoff valves installed shall
				  be kept to the minimum required for efficient and safe operation of each
				  facility.
(b) Piping systems shall
				  be designed to limit the contained volume that could be discharged in the event
				  of a piping system failure. Sufficient valves which can be operated both at the
				  installed location and from a remote location to shut down the process and
				  transfer systems in the event of an emergency shall be installed.
(c) ESD valves shall be single-purpose
				  valves.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter G - ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS › Section 14.2601 - Applicability

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
This subchapter applies to the design, installation,
					 inspection, and testing of LNG fuel supply systems for vehicle engines and
					 other engines installed on a vehicle.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter G - ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS › Section 14.2604 - System Component Qualification

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Fuel-carrying components (excluding service valves, tubing,
					 and fittings) shall be labeled or stamped with the following:
(1) the manufacturer's name or
				  symbol;
(2) the model
				  designation;
(3) the maximum
				  allowable maximum allowable working pressure;
(4) the design temperature range;
(5) direction of flow of fuel when necessary
				  for correct installation; and
(6)
				  capacity or electrical rating as applicable.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter G - ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS › Section 14.2610 - Installation of Vehicle Fuel Containers

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In addition to NFPA 52 §9.12.1.2,
				  vehicle fuel containers on school buses, mass transit vehicles, and other
				  public transportation vehicles shall be installed on the underside of the
				  vehicle, except as specified in subsection (c) of this section. Fuel containers
				  on special transit vehicles shall be installed in a location which will not
				  interfere with vehicle operation.
(b) Fuel supply containers shall be connected
				  or mounted to comply with the following specifications:
(1) Container brackets shall be secured to
				  the vehicle body, bed, or frame with bolts, lock washers and nuts, or
				  self-locking nuts of a size and strength capable of withstanding a static force
				  in any direction of eight times the weight of a full container for vehicles
				  with gross vehicle weights of 19,500 pounds or less, and four times the weight
				  of a full container for vehicles with gross vehicle weights of 19,501 pounds or
				  more. Mounting brackets shall be marked with the manufacturer's name or logo.
				  If self-locking nuts are installed, they shall not be reused once they are
				  removed.
(2) Containers shall be
				  secured to a school bus, mass transit, or special transit vehicle frame
				  excluding the floor by container fastenings or mounting brackets described in
				  paragraph (1) of this subsection. The fastenings or brackets shall be secured
				  to the frame, backing plates, or other supporting structure without
				  compromising the strength of that structure.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter G - ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS › Section 14.2619 - Installation of Piping

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Fuel lines
				  shall be supported at least every 21 to 27 inches.
(b) Joint compound or tape acceptable for use
				  with LNG shall be applied to all male pipe threads prior to assembly.
(c) Piping and fittings shall be clean and
				  free from cutting or threading burrs and scaling. The ends of all piping shall
				  be reamed.
(d) Bends in piping or
				  tubing are prohibited if the bend weakens the pipe or tubing. Bends shall be
				  made by bending tools designated for this purpose.
(e) Joints or connections shall be located
				  only in an accessible location.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter G - ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS › Section 14.2625 - Installation of Pressure Gauges

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Pressure gauges installed outside driver or passenger
					 compartments shall be equipped with a limiting orifice, a shatter-proof dial
					 lens, and a body relief.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter G - ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS › Section 14.2634 - Vehicle Fueling Connection

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Vehicle fueling connections shall provide for the reliable and secure
				  connection of the fuel system containers to a source of LNG.
(b) Fueling connections shall prevent escape
				  of gas when the connector is not properly engaged or becomes
				  separated.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter G - ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS › Section 14.2637 - Signs and Labeling

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Signs or
				  labels shall be readily visible before and during transfer operations, shall be
				  weather-resistant, and shall be located as specified in Table 1 of this
				  section.
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(b) Upon
				  completion of a vehicle conversion, the licensee making the conversion shall
				  affix to the vehicle an identification tag or decal in a location that is
				  easily readable. The tag or decal shall contain letters that indicate the
				  licensee's name, current license number, and the year and month the conversion
				  was made.
(c) Each school bus,
				  special transit vehicle, mass transit vehicle, and public transportation unit
				  shall be marked with the manual shutoff valve's location with the words "Manual
				  Shutoff Valve." Decals or stencils are acceptable.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter G - ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS › Section 14.2640 - System Testing

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If the
				  completed LNG engine fuel system is leak tested with natural gas, the testing
				  shall be done under adequately ventilated conditions.
(b) If an LNG container is involved in an
				  accident or fire causing damage to the container, the container shall be
				  replaced or removed and returned to a currently licensed Category 15, 20, or 50
				  licensee to be inspected and retested in accordance with the original
				  manufacturer's specifications. The licensee who performs any repair,
				  modification, or testing of a container shall file LNG Form 2008 with AFS
				  before the container is returned to service.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter G - ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS › Section 14.2643 - Maintenance and Repair

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The owner
				  or user or both shall maintain containers, container appurtenances, piping
				  systems, venting systems, and other components in a safe condition.
(b) Repair or alteration of pressure relief
				  devices and fuel lines is prohibited. Damaged pressure relief devices and fuel
				  lines shall be replaced.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2701 - DOT Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) This
				  subchapter applies to LNG transports as defined in this chapter used in the
				  transportation and distribution of LNG.
(b) LNG transports shall comply with the
				  requirements of DOT specification MC-338 and the applicable parts of Title 49,
				  Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 171 - 180.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2704 - Registration and Transfer of LNG Transports

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A person who operates a transport
				  equipped with LNG cargo tanks or any container delivery unit, regardless of who
				  owns the transport or unit, shall register the transport or unit with AFS in
				  the name or names under which the operator conducts business in Texas prior to
				  the unit being used in LNG service.
(1) To
				  register a cargo tank unit previously unregistered in Texas, the operator of
				  the unit shall:
(A) pay to AFS the $270
				  registration fee for each LNG transport;
(B) file a properly completed LNG Form
				  2007;
(C) file a copy of the
				  manufacturer's data report;
(D)
				  file a copy of the DOT compliance sheet; and
(E) file a copy of the test required by
				  §
												14.2707 of this title (relating to
				  Testing Requirements), unless that unit was manufactured within the previous
				  five years.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2705 - Replacement Decals

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If an LNG Form 2004 decal on a transport currently
					 registered with AFS is destroyed, lost, or damaged, the operator of that
					 vehicle shall obtain a replacement decal by filing LNG Form 2018B and a $50
					 replacement fee with AFS.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2707 - Testing Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Transports
				  required to be registered with AFS shall be tested at least once every five
				  years by a Category 15, 20, or 50 licensee.
(1) Documentation of the required testing
				  shall be filed by the Category 15, 20, or 50 licensee.
(2) The results of any test required under
				  this section shall clearly indicate whether the transport container unit is
				  safe for LNG service. The Category 15, 20, or 50 licensee shall send LNG Form
				  2008 to AFS within 30 calendar days of the due date of any tests required under
				  this section.
(3) If evidence of
				  any unsafe condition is discovered as a result of any tests performed under
				  this section, the transport container unit shall be immediately removed from
				  LNG service and shall not be returned to LNG service until AFS notifies the
				  licensee in writing that the transport container unit may be returned to LNG
				  service.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2710 - Markings

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
LNG transports shall be marked on each side and the rear
					 with the name of the licensee or the ultimate consumer operating the unit. Such
					 lettering shall be legible and at least two inches in height and in sharp color
					 contrast to the background. AFS will determine whether the name marked on the
					 transport is sufficient to properly identify the operator.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2713 - Pressure Gauge

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Transport containers shall be equipped with a pressure
					 gauge for LNG service which shall be maintained in good operating condition at
					 all times. An isolation valve shall be installed between the container and the
					 pressure gauge.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2716 - Supports

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Transport containers shall be supported as required by DOT
					 Regulations,
					 49 CFR
					 §178.337-13.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2719 - Electrical Equipment and Lighting

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
LNG transports and container delivery units shall not be
					 equipped with an artificial light other than electrical. Lighting circuits
					 shall have suitable overcurrent protection (fuses or automatic circuit
					 breakers). Wiring shall have sufficient current capacity and mechanical
					 strength, and shall be secured, insulated, and protected against physical
					 damage.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2722 - Liquid Level Gauging Devices

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Truck and trailer containers shall be equipped with a
					 liquid level gauging device of approved design, such as a fixed tube device.
					 Fixed tube devices shall be arranged so that the maximum liquid level to which
					 the container may be filled is set at the maximum permitted for the container
					 based on an initial liquid temperature not to exceed 40 degrees Fahrenheit. An
					 isolation valve shall be installed between the container and the liquid level
					 gauging device.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2725 - Exhaust System

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No part of the exhaust system on any LNG transport or
					 container delivery unit shall be located less than six inches from any piping,
					 pump, and/or compressor unless shielded. The exhaust system discharge shall not
					 impinge on the containers, piping, or related appurtenances.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2728 - Extinguishers Required

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Transport
				  power units shall be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher having a UL
				  rating of 10 B:C or more, and shall be labeled or marked with that
				  rating.
(b) Fire extinguishers
				  shall be fully charged, in good mechanical condition, and accessible for use.
				  Fire extinguishers shall be mounted with a mounting bracket which will allow
				  visual determination of being fully charged.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2731 - Manifests

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Manifests or bills or lading shall be covered by permanent
					 shipping papers authorized by the DOT.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2734 - Transfer of LNG on Public Highways, Streets, or Alleys

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Transferring LNG on public highways, streets, or alleys is
					 prohibited except in an emergency or where the containers are on machinery
					 being used for the construction or maintenance of such public highways,
					 streets, or alleys.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2737 - Parking of LNG Transports and Container Delivery Units, and Use of Chock Blocks

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) LNG transport
				  or container delivery units shall not be parked on any public street, highway,
				  or alley, except in an emergency, or when in connection with normal duties,
				  meals, or rest stops. Such units shall not be parked in a congested area and
				  shall be parked a minimum distance of 50 feet from any building, except
				  buildings devoted exclusively to LNG activities.
(b) LNG transports shall carry at least two
				  chock blocks designed to effectively prevent the movement of the transport.
				  These blocks shall be used any time the transport is parked and during the
				  transfer of fuel regardless of the level of the surrounding terrain.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2740 - Uniform Protection Standards

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  LNG transport units and container delivery units, including appurtenances,
				  shall be maintained in a safe operating condition at all times.
(b) Any transport unit or container delivery
				  unit discovered to be in an unsafe condition while being operated on a public
				  roadway may be continued in operation only to the nearest place where repairs
				  can safely be made. Such operation shall be conducted only if it is less
				  hazardous to the public than to permit the transport unit or container delivery
				  unit to remain on the public roadway.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter H - LNG TRANSPORTS › Section 14.2746 - Delivery of Inspection Report to Licensee

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The transport driver of any transport unit receiving an
					 inspection report from AFS shall deliver that report to the licensee in whose
					 name the transport unit is registered.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter I - ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF NFPA 52 (VEHICULAR GASEOUS FUEL SYSTEMS CODE) › Section 14.2801 - Adoption by Reference of NFPA 52

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Effective February 15, 2021, except as
				  modified in the remaining sections of 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 LNG 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 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter I - ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF NFPA 52 (VEHICULAR GASEOUS FUEL SYSTEMS CODE) › Section 14.2802 - Clarification of Certain Terms Used in NFPA 52

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Authority having jurisdiction. As
				  pertains to LNG 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 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter I - ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF NFPA 52 (VEHICULAR GASEOUS FUEL SYSTEMS CODE) › Section 14.2803 - 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.
Attached Graphic
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter J - ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF NFPA 59A (STANDARD FOR THE PRODUCTION, STORAGE, AND HANDLING OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG)) › Section 14.2902 - Clarification of Certain Terms Used in NFPA 59A

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Authority having jurisdiction. As
				  pertains to LNG activities in Texas, the phrase "authority having jurisdiction"
				  defined in NFPA 59A §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 59A §3.2.
(b)
				  Engineering. The Commission does not adopt language in any NFPA 59A 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 59A 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 14 - REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) › Subchapter J - ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF NFPA 59A (STANDARD FOR THE PRODUCTION, STORAGE, AND HANDLING OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG)) › Section 14.2903 - Sections in NFPA 59A Adopted with Additional Requirements or Not Adopted

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Table 1 of this section lists certain NFPA 59A sections
					 which the Commission adopts with additional requirements or does not adopt in
					 order to address the Commission's rules in this chapter.
Attached Graphic
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 18 - UNDERGROUND PIPELINE DAMAGE PREVENTION › Section 18.1 - Scope, Applicability, and General Provisions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) This chapter implements the authority of
				the Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) under Texas Natural Resources
				Code, §
									RSA
				117.012, Texas Utilities Code, §
									RSA
				121.201, and Texas Health and Safety Code,
				§
									RSA
				756.126. Except as provided in subsection (d)
				of this section, this chapter applies to all persons engaged in or preparing to
				engage in the movement of earth in the vicinity of an underground pipeline
				containing flammable, toxic, or corrosive gas, a hazardous liquid, or carbon
				dioxide.
(b) The requirements of
				this chapter are based on the presumption that an excavator will notify a
				notification center pursuant to, and that a pipeline operator will respond in
				accordance with, the provisions of Texas Utilities Code, Chapter 251, and the
				requirements of the notification center. However, compliance with the
				provisions of Texas Utilities Code, Chapter 251, and the requirements of a
				notification center does not necessarily constitute compliance with the
				requirements of this chapter.
(c)
				Persons that are exempt from the provisions of Texas Utilities Code, Chapter
				251, are required to comply with this chapter, unless the person is exempt
				under the subsection (d) of this section.
(d) This chapter does not apply to:
(1) the exemptions in Texas Utilities Code,
				§
										RSA
				251.003;
(2) the movement of earth that does not
				exceed a depth of 16 inches;
(3)
				surface mining operations;
(4) the
				following activities when performed by an employee of the Texas Department of
				Transportation (TxDOT) within TxDOT right-of-way:
(A) sampling and repair of pavement, base,
				and subgrade;
(B) repair of roadway
				embankment adjacent to pavement structure;
(C) reshaping of unpaved shoulders and
				drop-offs;
(D) installation and
				maintenance of guardrails, cable barriers, delineators, vehicle attenuators,
				sign posts, mailboxes, and cables for traffic signals and luminaries;
(E) cleaning of ditches; and
(F) removal of silt from culverts;
				or
(5) hand digging by
				an employee or contractor of TxDOT for TxDOT's archeological program.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 18 - UNDERGROUND PIPELINE DAMAGE PREVENTION › Section 18.2 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter,
				  shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
				  otherwise:
(1) Damage--Includes but is
				not limited to:
(A) defacing, scraping,
				displacement, penetration, destruction, or partial or complete severance of an
				underground pipeline or of any protective coating, housing, or other protective
				device of an underground pipeline;
(B) weakening of structural or lateral
				support of an underground pipeline that affects the integrity of the pipeline;
				or
(C) failure to properly replace
				the backfill surrounding an underground pipeline.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 18 - UNDERGROUND PIPELINE DAMAGE PREVENTION › Section 18.3 - Excavator Notice to Notification Center

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) An excavator shall request the location
				of underground pipelines at each excavation site by giving notice to the
				notification center as required by Texas Utilities Code, Chapter 251.
(b) An excavator shall include in the notice
				the method or methods by which the excavator will receive a positive
				response.
(c) When an excavation
				site cannot be clearly identified and described on a line locate ticket, the
				excavator shall use white-lining to mark the excavation area prior to giving
				notice to the notification center and before the locator arrives on the
				excavation site.
(d) If an
				excavation project is too large to mark using white-lining or is so expansive
				that a full description cannot be provided on a line locate ticket, then the
				operator and the excavator shall conduct a face-to-face meeting to discuss the
				excavation activities and to establish protocols for:
(1) the interval between each notice to the
				notification center;
(2) the scope
				of each line locate ticket;
(3) the
				life of each line locate ticket; and
(4) the schedule of work on the excavation
				and the chronological order in which applicable locate tickets are to be
				marked.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 18 - UNDERGROUND PIPELINE DAMAGE PREVENTION › Section 18.4 - Excavator Obligation to Avoid Damage to Underground Pipelines

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) An excavator
				shall comply with the requirements of §
									RSA
				18.3 of this title, relating to Excavator
				Notice to Notification Center. An excavator shall also comply with the
				requirements of Texas Health & Safety Code, Subchapter H, relating to
				Construction Affecting Pipeline Easements and Rights-of-Way, and shall plan an
				excavation in such a manner as to avoid damage to and minimize interference
				with all underground pipelines in the vicinity of the excavation area and shall
				take all reasonable steps to protect underground pipelines from
				damage.
(b) An excavator shall wait
				the time required by Texas Utilities Code, Chapter 251, before beginning
				excavation.
(c) Prior to
				excavation, an excavator shall confirm that a copy of a valid locate ticket for
				the location is in the possession of the excavator's designated representative
				and can be obtained from the representative or can be provided within one hour
				of a request from the operator or the Commission.
(d) Prior to excavation, an excavator shall
				verify that it is at the correct location as specified on the locate ticket;
				shall verify white-lining; and, to the best of the excavator's ability, shall
				make a visual check for any unmarked underground pipelines. Checking for
				unmarked underground pipelines includes, but is not limited to, looking for
				additional pipeline line markers, such as painted fence post-type markers,
				aboveground pipeline valves, meter sets, regulator stations, or rectifier
				units.
(e) An excavator shall not
				begin excavating until a second notice is given to the notification center for
				the area if:
(1) the excavator has knowledge
				of the existence of an underground pipeline and has received an "all clear" or
				a "no conflict" response from an operator;
(2) the excavator observes clear evidence
				(such as a line marker or an above-ground fixture) of the presence of an
				unmarked underground pipeline in the area of the proposed excavation, and has
				received an "all clear" or a "no conflict" response from an operator;
(3) there is no positive response for the
				excavation area; or
(4) the
				positive response is unclear or obviously erroneous (for example, for a
				different location or for a different type of underground facility).