LAC 33:V.30401. General Requirements [49 CFR 195.401]

A. No operator may operate or maintain its pipeline systems at a level of safety lower than that required by this Chapter and the procedures it is required to establish under §30402.A. [49 CFR 195.401(a)] B. An operator must make repairs on its pipeline system according to the following requirements. [49 CFR 195.401(b)] 1. Non Integrity Management Repairs. Whenever an operator discovers any condition that could adversely affect the safe operation of its pipeline system, it must correct the condition within a reasonable time. However, if the condition is of such a nature that it presents an immediate hazard to persons or property, the operator may not operate the affected part of the system until it has corrected the unsafe condition. [49 CFR 195.401(b)(1)] 2. Integrity Management Repairs. When an operator discovers a condition on a pipeline covered under §30452, the operator must correct the condition as prescribed in §30452.H. [49 CFR 195.401(b)(2)] 3. Prioritizing Repairs. An operator must consider the risk to people, property, and the environment in prioritizing the correction of any conditions referenced in Paragraphs B.1 and 2 of this Section. [49 CFR 195.401(b)(3)] C. Except as provided by §30111, no operator may operate any part of any of the following pipelines unless it was designed and constructed as required by this Subpart: [49 CFR 195.401(c)] 1. an interstate pipeline, other than a low-stress pipeline, on which construction was begun after March 31, 1970, that transports hazardous liquid; [49 CFR 195.401(c)(1)] 2. an interstate offshore gathering line, other than a low-stress pipeline, on which construction was begun after July 31, 1977, that transports hazardous liquid; [49 CFR 195.401(c)(2)] 3. an intrastate pipeline, other than a low-stress pipeline, on which construction was begun after October 20, 1985, that transports hazardous liquid; [49 CFR 195.401(c)(3)] 4. a pipeline, on which construction was begun after July 11, 1991 that transports carbon dioxide; [49 CFR 195.401(c)(4)] 5. a low-stress pipeline on which construction was begun after August 10, 1994. [49 CFR 195.401(c)(5)]