Interpretation Response #PI-70-0106 ([House of Representatives] [Honorable George Bush])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: House of Representatives
Individual Name: Honorable George Bush
Location State: DC Country: US
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Response text:
PI-70-0106
October 14 1970
Honorable George Bush
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20151
Dear Mr. Bush:
This is in reply to your communication of September 25, 1970, enclosing a letter from Mr. Guy Edwards, questioning the safety of the installation of a gas line in a hospital in Buna, Texas.
Our analysis of the information Mr. Edwards furnished lead us to the conclusion that the gas pipe to the hospital was equipped with a 3-way valve which permitted by-passing the meter and regulator. The opening of this valve caused the incident described.
Regulations issued by this Department on August 11, 1970, which become effective November 12, 1970, require that if such a valve is used an additional valve assuring a positive shut-off of gas flow must be installed. This requirement is contained in section 192.363(a), of Title 49 of the Code of Federal regulations. A copy of part 192 is provided for you information.
We are sending a copy of your inquiry and this letter to the Texas Railroad Commission which has certified its authority over intrastate lines to this Department under Section 5(a) of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968.
Thank you for your interest in pipeline safety.
Sincerely,
Joseph C. Caldwell
Director, Acting
Office of Pipeline Safety
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 192.363 | Service lines: Valve requirements |