RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS Steven Rios Corpus Christi Area Manager September 2015
NEW PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Session Overview Goals of this presentation is to: Clarify who the pipeline construction rules apply to Review what’s covered under the rules Provide information on Corrosion Control Requirements for cathodic protection
New Pipeline Construction Reports Applicability Gas Pipelines under 49 CFR 192 – Transmission – Gathering – Distribution/Mastermeter Liquid Pipeline under 49 CFR195 – Crude/Condensate – HVL Gas/Liquid under TAC – Offshore – Production
New Pipeline Construction Reports Requirements of the Rule Liquid, Gas Transmission or Gathering – PS-48 - Any construction totaling one or more miles (new or existing) Gas Distribution / Master Meter – PS-48 - New construction on natural gas distribution or master meter system of five miles or more LPG Distribution – PS-48 - New construction report for the initial construction of a new liquefied petroleum gas distribution system
Summary
New Pipeline Construction Reports Corrosion Control Requirements Liquids – New pipeline metallic systems, relocation or replacement of existing facilities, and the operation and maintenance of steel pipelines. Coatings shall be inspected with Holiday Detector Joints, fittings, and tie-ins shall be coated with materials compatible with the coatings on the pipe. Test lead wire material shall be compatible with the pipe coating and wire insulation.
Summary New Construction report applies to all pipelines under 192/195 & TAC PS-48 shall be submitted 30 days prior to activity Liquids has does have some construction requirements
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