| (a) The Regulations for Liquefied Natural Gas in this
chapter apply to the design, installation, and operation of liquefied
natural gas (LNG) systems and equipment.
(b) This chapter shall not apply to:
(1) locomotives, railcar tenders, marine terminals;
(2) the transportation, loading, or unloading of LNG
on ships, barges, or other types of watercraft which are subject to
the American Boat and Yacht Council and any other applicable standards;
(3) any fuel cell approved by the Federal Aviation
Administration and intended to be used solely as a fuel cell for aircraft,
including hot air balloons;
(4) an installation or connection that is part of a
distribution or pipeline system that is covered by Title 49, Code
of Federal Regulations, Part 192;
(5) LNG in a system that has been vaporized and converted
to compressed natural gas (CNG), in which case the equipment and components
must comply with the Commission's Regulations for Compressed Natural
Gas in Chapter 13 of this title (relating to Regulations for Compressed
Natural Gas (CNG)); and
(6) liquefaction plants under the jurisdiction of DOT
and the requirements of Chapter 8 of this title (relating to Pipeline
Safety Regulations).
(c) If any term, clause, or provision of these rules
is for any reason declared invalid, the remainder of the provisions
shall remain in full force and effect, and shall in no way be affected,
impaired, or invalidated.
(d) Nothing in these rules shall be construed as requiring,
allowing, or approving the unlicensed practice of engineering or any
other professional occupation requiring licensure.
(e) Unless otherwise stated, the rules in this chapter
are not retroactive. Any installation of an LNG system, containers,
and equipment shall meet the requirements of this chapter at the time
of installation.
(f) This chapter shall not apply to vehicles and fuel
supply containers that:
(1) are manufactured or installed by original equipment
manufacturers; and
(2) comply with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations,
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
(g) Vehicles and fuel supply containers excluded from
the requirements of this chapter pursuant to subsection (f) of this
section shall comply with the requirements of §14.2046 of this
title (relating to School Bus, Public Transportation, Mass Transit
and Special Transit Vehicle Installations and Inspections).
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §14.2004 adopted to be effective July 28, 2003, 28 TexReg 5872; amended to be effective December 24, 2012, 37 TexReg 9921; amended to be effective February 15, 2021, 46 TexReg 1044; amended to be effective February 7, 2023, 48 TexReg 512 |
