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TITLE 16ECONOMIC REGULATION
PART 1RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
CHAPTER 14REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG)
SUBCHAPTER DGENERAL RULES FOR LNG FUELING FACILITIES
RULE §14.2310Emergency Refueling

(a) Licensees and nonlicensees, such as mass transit authorities, may use a mobile refueling vehicle for emergency refueling provided it complies with the following requirements:

  (1) The gross vehicle weight (GVW) shall not exceed the GVW rating. Installation of the container shall not adversely affect the vehicle.

  (2) The vehicle used to transport the container shall comply with all DOT and Texas placarding requirements.

  (3) The LNG cargo container shall have a maximum water capacity of 200 gallons.

  (4) The container, fittings, and transfer equipment shall be properly secured against displacement.

(b) The individual performing the transfer of LNG shall be properly trained in all aspects of LNG transfer.

(c) Prior to the mobile refueling vehicle being placed into service, the licensee shall file with AFS a drawing showing the mounting, type of container, water capacity of the container, type of vehicle to be used, and the method of mounting. The vehicle shall not be placed into service until AFS ensures that it complies with the applicable rules.

(d) Emergency refueling vehicles are not required to be registered with AFS.


Source Note: The provisions of this §14.2310 adopted to be effective May 26, 2003, 28 TexReg 4100; amended to be effective June 5, 2006, 31 TexReg 4607; amended to be effective December 24, 2012, 37 TexReg 9921; amended to be effective February 15, 2021, 46 TexReg 1044

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