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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 20.58.02.03" title_num="20" subtitle_num="58" chapter_num="02" heading="Reportable Accident Investigation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>After an accident reportable under 49 CFR 195, a representative of the Commission may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Interview personnel;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Examine equipment or pipe;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Request issuance of a subpoena for production of equipment or pipe relating to the incident for independent preservation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Examine related documents;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Order independent laboratory tests of equipment or pipe; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Take other investigative measures as needed to complete a comprehensive independent investigation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An operator shall preserve all equipment or pipe which may have contributed to an accident until the investigation by the Division is completed.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>