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This notice proposes to revise the general requirements for design of pipeline components to recognize that limiting stresses to "unit stresses equivalent to those allowed for comparable material in pipe in the same location and kind of service" is not an appropriate criterion, from a safety...
This notice proposes to amend the pipeline construction requirements of Parts i92 and 195 by replacing the present regulations on the repair or removal of defective girth welds with performance standards for weld repair, and incorporating by reference the procedural requirements of Section 7.0...
By this notice, MTB proposes to revoke the regulations that require pipeline operators to place and maintain line markers at locations where gas and hazardous liquid pipelines cross navigable waterways. The current regulations are considered costly and unnecessary for safety in light of...
This final rule deletes the requirement in § 195.234(g) to retain radiographic film for 3 years after a line is placed in service and to map the location of the radiographed welds. The existing rule does not enhance safety but does impose a significant cost burden.
This notice invites comments on the problem of conducting electrical tests of cathodic protection systems and electrical surveys to determine areas of active corrosion. Compliance with current requirements is controversial for pipelines located in areas that are subject to stray electrical...
More rigid standards were proposed for the frequency and location of leakage surveys to reduce the risk of damage from gas pipeline leaks outside business districts. Also, specific procedures were proposed for conducting leakage surveys on petroleum gas systems. Subsequent review shows that...
This Notice proposes to amend the present requirements for the reporting of gas leaks and test failures by a gas pipeline operator. In compliance with Executive Order 12291, a regulatory review was conducted to determine if the present leak reporting forms presented a, burden which could be...
CorrectionIn FR Doc. 83-8231, beginning on page 13450 in the issue of Thursday, March 31, 1983, the following changes should be made:
1. On page 13453, second column, the second line of § 191.5(a)(5) should read, "meet the criteria of subparagraphs (1),".
2. On page 13454, first...