Each pipeline operator shall maintain the following most current record or records for at least the time period prescribed by the following regulations or five years if no other time period is specified: (1) For gas and LNG pipelines, those records and documents required by 49 CFR Parts 191, 192, 193, and 199, and §8.215 of this chapter (relating to Odorization of Gas). (2) For liquids pipelines, those records and documents required by 49 CFR Parts 195 and 199. (3) Activities for which the above listed regulations may require record-keeping include but are not limited to: (A) all design and installation of new and used pipe, including design pressure calculations, pipeline specifications, specified minimum yield strength and wall-thickness calculations, each valve, fitting, fabricated branch connection, closure, flange connection, station piping, fabricated assembly, and above-ground breakout tank; (B) all pipeline construction, procedures, training, and inspection pertaining to welding, nondestructive testing, and cathodic protection; (C) all hydrostatic testing performed on all pipeline segments, components, and tie-ins; and (D) the performance of the procedures outlined in the operations and maintenance procedure manual. |
