Section 18.75.055. Leak detection, monitoring, and operating requirements for crude oil transmission pipelines.

	(a)  A crude oil transmission pipeline must be equipped with a leak detection system capable of promptly detecting a leak, including  
		(1) if technically feasible, the continuous capability to detect a daily discharge equal to not more than one percent of daily throughput;  
		(2) flow verification through an accounting method, at least once every 24 hours; and  
		(3) for a remote pipeline not otherwise directly accessible, weekly aerial surveillance, unless precluded by safety or weather conditions.  
	(b)  The owner or operator of a crude oil transmission pipeline shall ensure that the incoming flow of oil can be completely stopped within one hour after detection of a discharge.  
	(c)  If aboveground oil storage tanks are present at the crude oil transmission pipeline facility, the owner or operator shall meet the applicable requirements of 18 AAC 75.065, 18 AAC 75.066,  and 18 AAC 75.075.  
	(d)  For facility oil piping connected to or associated with the main crude oil transmission pipeline the owner or operator shall meet the requirements of 18 AAC 75.080.  

Authorities

46.03.020;46.04.030;46.04.070

Notes

Reference

18 AAC 75.425
18 AAC 75.475

Authority

AS 46.03.020 AS 46.04.030 AS 46.04.070

History

Eff. 5/14/92, Register 122; am 12/30/2006, Register 180