Interpretation Response #PI-81-002 ([James L. Stanton])
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Interpretation Response Details
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Individual Name: James L. Stanton
Location State: IA Country: US
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Response text:
James L. Stanton, Esq.
517 1/2 North Main Street
Carroll, Iowa 51401
Dear Mr. Stanton:
This is in response to your recent letter as well as to your telephone conversation with Mr. Langley of our staff.
Gas pipeline safety standards are in 49 CFR Part 192. Section 192.11 governs petroleum gas systems. When a petroleum gas system, such as you describe, has fewer than 10 customers and no portion of the system is in a public place, it is not subject to the requirements of Part 192 nor the industry standards (National Fire Protection Association standards No. 58 and No. 59) referenced in section 192.11. Also, we have previously interpreted section 192.11 as not applying to single-tank single-customer systems located on the customer's property, even though the system may cross part of the customer's property that is a public place.
Although it appears that Federal regulations do not apply, there may be Iowa State regulations, as Mr. Langley pointed out in your telephone conversation, that do apply.
A copy of Part 192, which you requested, is enclosed.
Sincerely,
Melvin A. Judah
Acting Associate Director
Pipeline Safety Regulation
Materials Transportation Bureau
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 192.11 | Petroleum gas systems |