RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

Steven RiosCorpus 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 ReportsApplicability• 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 ReportsRequirements 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 ReportsCorrosion 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

Contact information

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Steven G Rios | Railroad Commission of Texas

Area Program Manager | Pipeline Safety Department

steven.rios@rrc.texas.gov | 361-242-3117

10320 IH-37, Corpus Christi, Texas 78410