LAC 33:V.30177. Passage of Internal Inspection Devices [49 CFR 195.120]

A. General. Except as provided in Subsection B and C of this Section, each new pipeline and each main line section of a pipeline where the line pipe, valve, fitting or other line component is replaced must be designed and constructed to accommodate the passage of instrumented internal inspection devices in accordance with NACE SP0102 (incorporated by reference, see §30107. [49 CFR 195.120(a)] B. Exceptions. This Section does not apply to: [49 CFR 195.120(b)] 1. manifolds; [49 CFR 195.120(b)(1)] 2. station piping such as at pump stations, meter stations, or pressure reducing stations; [49 CFR 195.120(b)(2)] 3. piping associated with tank farms and other storage facilities; [49 CFR 195.120(b)(3)] 4. cross-overs; [49 CFR 195.120(b)(4)] 5. pipe for which an instrumented internal inspection device is not commercially available; and [49 CFR 195.120(b)(5)] 6. offshore pipelines, other than main lines 10 inches (254 mm) or greater in nominal diameter, that transport liquids to onshore facilities. [49 CFR 195.120(b)(6)] C. Impracticability. An operator may file a petition under §190.9 of 49 CFR and Chapter 313 of this Subpart for a finding that the requirements in Subsection A of this Section should not be applied to a pipeline for reasons of impracticability. [49 CFR 195.120(c)] D. Emergencies. An operator need not comply with Subsection A of this Section in constructing a new or replacement segment of a pipeline in an emergency. Within 30 days after discovering the emergency, the operator must file a petition under §190.9 of 49 CFR and Chapter 313 of this Subpart for a finding that requiring the design and construction of the new or replacement pipeline segment to accommodate passage of instrumented internal inspection devices would be impracticable as a result of the emergency. If PHMSA denies the petition, within 1 year after the date of the notice of the denial, the operator must modify the new or replacement pipeline segment to allow passage of instrumented internal inspection devices. [49 CFR 195.120(d)]