Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 192.713 — Transmission Lines: Permanent Field Repair Of Imperfections And Damages
49 C.F.R. § 192.713
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(a) Each imperfection or damage that impairs the serviceability of pipe in a steel transmission line operating at or above 40 percent of SMYS must be—
(1) Removed by cutting out and replacing a cylindrical piece of pipe; or
(2) Repaired by a method that reliable engineering tests and analyses show can permanently restore the serviceability of the pipe.
(b) Operating pressure must be at a safe level during repair operations.
Authorizing Statute
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Rights-of-way for pipelines through Federal lands30 U.S.C. § 185
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General regulatory authority49 U.S.C. § 5103