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Pipeline Pigging Technology

Drug testing

It is required that all operators of pipelines, except master meter systems,
shall maintain and follow a written anti-drug plan. This applies to each person
who performs on a pipeline an operating, maintenance, or emergency-
response function regulated by Parts 192,193 or 195. This includes contrac-
tors who do rehab work.
Indicated in Figs 1-4 are the suggested sections of the Federal Pipeline
Safety Regulations that should be considered when planning and executing
a rehab job. The possible requirements are shown for Method 1 and Method
2 for both gas and liquid lines.

CONCLUSION

With the continued concern of Congress over the safety of US pipelines in
high-density population and environmentally-sensitive areas, plus the in-
creased activities of the Federal and State regulatory agencies, there should be
a dramatic increase in rehab work. The pending legislation (HR1489) requires
that certain pipelines be inspected with smart pigs as the minimum level of
inspection. In order to meet these demands, the pipeline industry will have
no choice, thus making regulatory compliance planning a necessity.

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