Rule 1501:9-10-05. Burial of pipelines

119.03 (A) Metallic and nonmetallic pipelines. Excluding all pipelines utilized in the actual drilling or operation of oil and/or natural gas well(s) and pipelines used to transport leasehold gas. No person may lay an oil and/or natural gas pipeline used in the producing of oil and/or natural gas wells that is constructed of metallic or nonmetallic materials unless such pipeline is buried at least twenty-four inches below the ground surface. The owner of such pipeline under this paragraph is exempt from the provisions of this paragraph if the owner finds that: (1) The land across which the pipeline is to be laid is not reasonably expected to be under cultivation; or (2) The pipeline can be buried with less than twenty-four inches of cover with minimal risk of safety or environmental damage; or (3) The topographical features or ground conditions prevent the efficient burial of pipelines; or (4) The terms of the oil and gas lease prohibit the burial of pipelines or permit surface installation. (B) Whenever a pipeline is laid in accordance with one or more of the above exemptions, the owner of such pipeline will file a statement with the chief of the division of oil and gas resources management identifying: (1) Owner's name and address, (2) The location of the pipeline, and (3) The exceptions justifying the construction. Last updated December 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 1509.03 , 1509.23 Amplifies: 1509.03 , 1509.23 11/28/2030 4/10/1981, 4/15/2004