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<chapter num="01" heading="General" title_num="20" subtitle_num="58">
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="Scope.">
    <text>This subtitle applies to any intrastate hazardous liquid pipeline located in Maryland and to an operator of these pipeline facilities.</text>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" heading="Definitions.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>Terms Defined.</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>“Accident” has the meaning stated in 49 CFR §195.5.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>“Breakout tank” means a tank used to relieve surges in a hazardous liquid pipeline system or to receive and store hazardous liquid transported by a pipeline for reinjection and continued transportation by pipeline.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(3)">
        <text>“Chief engineer” means the head of the Engineering Division of the Commission.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(4)">
        <text>“Commission” means the Public Service Commission of Maryland.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(5)">
        <text>“Company” has the meaning stated in the Public Utilities Article, §1-101(f), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(6)">
        <text>“Compliance order” means a document issued by the Engineering Division to an operator directing compliance.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(7)">
        <text>“Division” means the Engineering Division of the Commission.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(8)">
        <text>“Hazardous liquid” has the meaning stated in the Public Utilities Article, §11-201, Annotated Code of Maryland and 49 CFR §195.2.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(9)">
        <text>“NOPV” means a notice of probable violation issued under COMAR 20.58.02.05.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(10)">
        <text>“Operator” means a person that owns or operates a pipeline facility.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(11)">
        <text>Pipeline.</text>
        <paragraph num="(a)">
          <text>“Pipeline” means any part of a pipeline facility through which a hazardous liquid moves in transportation.</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(b)">
          <text>“Pipeline” includes line pipe, valves, other appurtenances connected to a line pipe, pumping units, associated fabricated assemblies, and breakout tanks.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(12)">
        <text>“Pipeline facility” means new and existing pipelines, rights-of-way, and any equipment, facility, or building used or intended for use in the transportation of a hazardous liquid.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" heading="Good Engineering Practice.">
    <text>An operator shall construct, install, maintain, and operate a hazardous liquid pipeline in accordance with accepted good engineering practice in the hazardous liquid pipeline industry to ensure the safety of individuals and property.</text>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" heading="General Requirements.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>Required Information. Each operator shall file with the Commission the following information in writing:</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>The location of each hazardous liquid pipeline facility;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>The name, address, and telephone number of the person responsible for each hazardous liquid pipeline facility;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(3)">
        <text>A complete set of “as built” plans and maps of the pipeline facility; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(4)">
        <text>A copy of:</text>
        <paragraph num="(a)">
          <text>The procedural manual for operation, maintenance, emergencies, and operator qualification required under 49 CFR 195; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(b)">
          <text>Revisions to the manual at the time they are incorporated.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>Notice of Heated Fuel Oil Pumping. As soon as practicable, an operator shall give advanced notice to the Commission's designated safety engineer of the start of pumping operations involving heated fuel oil.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>Construction Notice. An operator shall provide written notice to the Commission, at least 30 days or as soon as practicable before commencement of construction, a description of any significant change, repair, or replacement to the pipeline system.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="D.">
      <text>Breakout Tank Notice.</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>If a breakout tank is removed from service for maintenance required under 49 CFR Part 195, an operator shall notify the Commission 30 days before the removal.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>If removal of a breakout tank is not covered by §D(1) of this regulation, an operator shall notify the Commission as soon as practicable.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" heading="Incorporation by Reference.">
    <text>In this subtitle, the following documents are incorporated by reference:</text>
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>49 CFR Part 195, Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline, as amended; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>49 CFR Part 199, Drug and Alcohol Testing, as amended.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" heading="Federal Delegation.">
    <text>The Commission is an authorized agent of the United States Department of Transportation for the administration and enforcement of federal regulations that apply to hazardous liquid pipeline facilities in Maryland.</text>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" heading="Inspections and Examinations.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>Facility Access. Upon reasonable notice, a Commission representative shall have access to each pipeline facility to conduct examinations or inspections to ensure compliance with these regulations.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>Timing of Inspections.</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>The Commission shall conduct routine inspections of the pipeline facility during regular business hours.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>If an accident or safety-related condition occurs, the Commission may inspect a pipeline facility at any time.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" heading="Reports and Records.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>Reports.</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>An operator shall immediately make a telephonic notification to the Commission and the local emergency management agency of a hazardous liquid release reported as required by 49 CFR §195.52.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>An operator shall maintain and file with the Commission all reports that are required to be filed with the United States Department of Transportation by 49 CFR Part 195.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>Records. An operator shall maintain and make available to the Commission for inspection all documents and records required by 49 CFR Part 195.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <annotations>
    <annotation type="Authority">Public Utilities Article, §§2-113, 2-121, 5-101, and 11-201—11-206, Annotated Code of Maryland</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: January 20, 2003 (30:1 Md. R. 29)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .04D adopted effective April 21, 2008 (35:8 Md. R. 809)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .05 repealed  and new Regulation .05 adopted effective April 21, 2008 (35:8 Md. R. 809)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .08 adopted effective June 23, 2003 (30:12 Md. R. 792)</annotation>
  </annotations>
</chapter>