Interpretation Response #PI-93-017 ([Northern Illinois Gas] [Michael P. Hogan])

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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date: 04/22/1993

Company Name: Northern Illinois Gas

Individual Name: Michael P. Hogan

Location State: IL Country: US

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Response text:

April 22, 1993

Mr. Michael P. Hogan

Assistant Vice President and Chief Engineer

Northern Illinois Gas

P.O. Box 190

Aurora, IL 60507-0190

Dear Mr. Hogan:

I am responding to your letter of February 1, 1993, regarding the pressure testing requirements of Subpart J or 49 CFR part 192. You asked us to confirm the following interpretation: "A tie-in or replacement section of bare steel pipe to be operated at less than 100 psig is exempt from the pressure testing of this Subpart if it does not include a field made butt-weld other than the 'final tie-in joints'."

We have reviewed the pertinent part 192 standards but, unfortunately, cannot confirm your interpretation. Steel pipe installed as a replacement to be operated at less than 100 psig is subject to the pressure testing requirements of Subpart J.

Sincerely,

Cesar De Leon

Director, Regulatory Programs

Office of Pipeline Safety

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