LAC 33:V.1739. Alternative Standards for Valves in Gas/Vapor Service or in Light Liquid Service: Skip Period Leak Detection and Repair

A. Alternative Work Practices. An owner or operator subject to the requirements of LAC 33:V.1729 may elect for all valves within a hazardous waste management unit to comply with one of the alternative work practices specified in Paragraphs B.2 and 3 of this Section. B. Leak Detection Skip Period 1. An owner or operator shall comply with the requirements for valves, as described in LAC 33:V.1729, except as described in LAC 33:V.1739.B.2 and 3. 2. After two consecutive quarterly leak detection periods with the percentage of valves leaking equal to or less than 2 percent, an owner or operator may begin to skip one of the quarterly leak detection periods (i.e., monitor for leaks once every six months) for the valves subject to the requirements in LAC 33:V.1729. 3. After five consecutive quarterly leak detection periods with the percentage of valves leaking equal to or less than 2 percent, an owner or operator may begin to skip three of the quarterly leak detection periods (i.e., monitor for leaks once every year) for the valves subject to the requirements in LAC 33:V.1729. 4. If the percentage of valves leaking is greater than 2 percent, the owner or operator shall monitor monthly in compliance with the requirements in LAC 33:V.1729, but may again elect to use this Section after meeting the requirements of LAC 33:V.1729.C.1.