R 299.2459 Line markers for brine pipelines.

Rule 2459. (1) If a pipeline conveys liquids to or from a well located outside the perimeter of a manufacturing plant, it is subject to the provisions of this rule. (2) Except as provided in subrule (3) of this rule, a marker shall be placed and maintained as close as practical over each buried brine pipeline, as follows: (a) At each crossing of a public road and railroad. (b) When necessary to identify the location of the brine pipeline to reduce the possibility of damage or interference. (c) At the point of crossing of or under waterways and other bodies of water. (3) Markers shall be placed and maintained along each section of a brine pipeline that is located above ground in an area which is accessible to the public. (4) The following information shall be written legibly on a background of sharply contrasting color on each brine pipeline marker: (a) The word "warning," or "caution," followed by the words "waste product brine" or "brine pipeline," all of which, except for markers in heavily developed urban areas, shall be not less than 1 ½ inches high and legible under normal conditions at a distance of 25 feet. (b) The name of the permittee and the telephone number, including the area code, where the permittee can be reached at all times.