Section 460.20428. Prohibition on temporary repairs.  


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  • Rule  428.  (1)   In  addition  to  the  requirements  set  forth   in    49 C.F.R.§192.711, which is adopted by reference in R 460.20606, an  operator   of pipeline facilities used in the transportation of sour gas shall comply with all of the following provisions:

    (a)            Temporary repairs are not allowed on pipeline facilities used in the transportation of sour gas.

    (b)       Sour gas pipeline facilities in need of repair shall be removed from service until permanent repairs can be made.

    (2) This rule does  not  prohibit  emergency  repairs  solely   designed to protect the operator's employees and the public from a release of sour gas.

History: 2003 AACS.