49 C.F.R. § 192.711 Transmission lines: General requirements for repair procedures.
Title 49 - Transportation
(a) Each operator shall take immediate temporary measures to protect the public whenever: (1) A leak, imperfection, or damage that impairs its serviceability is found in a segment of steel transmission line operating at or above 40 percent of the SMYS; and (2) It is not feasible to make a permanent repair at the time of discovery. As soon as feasible, the operator shall make permanent repairs. (b) Except as provided in §192.717(b)(3), no operator may use a welded patch as a means of repair. [35 FR 13257, Aug. 19, 1970, as amended by Amdt. 192–27B, 45 FR 3272, Jan. 17, 1980; Amdt. 192–88, 64 FR 69665, Dec. 14, 1999]
Title 49: Transportation
PART 192—TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL AND OTHER GAS BY PIPELINE: MINIMUM FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS
Subpart M—Maintenance
§ 192.711 Transmission lines: General requirements for repair procedures.
