§ 2566. Notification Prior to Testing; Observation of Tests.

(a) Notwithstanding any other statutory notification requirements, each operator shall notify the local area Division field office at least three working days prior to conducting any SLPT. The notification shall include all of the following information:

(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the operator.

(2) The specific location of the pipeline section to be tested and the location of the test equipment.

(3) The date and time the test is to be conducted.

(4) The name and telephone number of the person responsible for certification of the test results.

(5) The information regarding the physical properties of the liquid hydrocarbon test medium specified in subsection (i) of section 2564.

(b) In the event that the date or time of a proposed SLPT is to be changed, the operator shall, as soon as is practicable, notify the local area Division field office of the rescheduled date and time of such SLPT.

(c) If, due to unforeseen circumstances, an unscheduled SLPT has to be conducted as soon as possible and within a period of three working days, the operator shall notify the local area Division field office as soon as it is practicable to do so, but in any case prior to commencement of the SLPT.

(d) Staff of the Division may observe any test conducted pursuant to this Article.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 8-12-97; operative 9-1-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 33).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(3) and new subsection (a)(5) filed 2-2-2007; operative 3-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 5).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8755 and 8757, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 8751, 8752, 8755, 8756 and 8757, Public Resources Code.