LAC 33:V.30125. Reporting Accidents [49 CFR 195.50]

A. An accident report is required for each failure in a pipeline system subject to this Subpart in which there is a release of the hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide transported resulting in any of the following: [49 CFR 195.50] 1. explosion or fire not intentionally set by the operator; [49 CFR 195.50(a)] 2. release of 5 gallons (19 liters) or more of hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide, except that no report is required for a release of less than 5 barrels (0.8 cubic meters) resulting from a pipeline maintenance activity if the release is: [49 CFR 195.50(b)] a. not otherwise reportable under this Section; [49 CFR 195.50(b)(1)] b. not one described in §30127(A)(4); [49 CFR 195.50(b)(2)] c. confined to company property or pipeline right-of-way; and [49 CFR 195.50(b)(3)] d. cleaned up promptly; [49 CFR 195.50(b)(4)] 3. death of any person; [49 CFR 195.50(c)] 4. personal injury necessitating hospitalization; [49 CFR 195.50(d)] 5. estimated property damage, including cost of clean-up and recovery, value of lost product, and damage to the property of the operator or others, or both, exceeding $50,000. [49 CFR 195.50(e)] 6. in addition to those listed in §30125.A.1-5, any release of carbon dioxide resulting in the following: a. any potential dangers to human beings and/or animals from the escaped material; b. bodily harm to any person resulting in one or more of the following: i. loss of consciousness; ii. necessity carry a person from the scene; iii. necessity for medical treatment; iv. disability which prevents the discharge of normal duties or the pursuit of normal duties beyond the day of the accident