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GAS PIPELINE
CONSTRUCTION GA PSC NOTIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF
PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION
PSC RULES
515-9-1-.04 Notification Of Proposed Construction.
At least ten (10) days prior to the start of any new construction [as defined in
Commission Utility Rule 515-9-3-.02(e)] of
(A) any transmission or distribution gas main line or
(B) any gas service line where the actual, planned or proposed replacement,
relocation, construction, expansion or extension of such service line would be within
2,000 feet of the gas main or service lines of another gas operator, as shown on maps
provided by that operator to the gas system operator proposing to engage in new
construction or as otherwise known to such proposing gas system operator, a Report on
GPSC Form GC-1 (developed by the Commission and an example of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit A) shall be filed electronically with the Commission under Docket
Number 24033-U and shall be sent electronically or via certified mail to each local
distribution company, municipality, or other gas operators having distribution lines in the
same county or counties where such construction is proposed.
PSC RULES
515-9-3-.02 Definitions. (e) "New Construction" means the act of building, a
new pipeline facility, or the
expansion, replacement or relocation of an existing
pipeline facility (as in looping a
pipeline segment, which may also be done to meet
increased load requirements or to
enhance reliability of the system) in order to provide
new service to a customer(s) or in
order to meet increased demand.
PSC RULES
515-9-3-.02 Definitions.
k) "Service Line” means a distribution line that
transports gas from a common source of
supply to (a) a customer meter or the connection to
a customer's piping, whichever is
farther downstream, or (b) the connection to a
customer's piping if there is no customer
meter. A customer meter is the meter that
measures the transfer of gas from an operator
to a consumer.
GC1 WEBSITE
http://gc1.psc.state.ga.us/Public/Default.aspx
GC1 entry
Logged in
My Account, Notifications, and Add
Location
Submit a GC1 of proposed
construction
ENTERING CONSTRUCTION
INFORMATION
DRAWING THE PIPELINE ROUTE
SAVE and/or SUBMIT
E-MAIL NOTIFICATION
LINK OPENS THE GC1 PAGE
COMMISSION JURISDICTION
515-9-3-.03 Commission Jurisdiction.
(1) The Georgia Legislature has empowered the Public Service Commission to prescribe
and enforce safety standards and to regulate safety practices of persons engaged in the
transportation of gas or LNG by pipeline to the extent permitted by the “Natura l Gas
Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 (49 U.S.C. 1967 et seq.)” and any amendments thereto as set
forth and adopted in Title 46 of the Georgia Code, as amended. The Commission has
delegated this responsibility to the Pipeline Safety Director and his staff. The regulations
issued under the Act promulgated by the Office of Pipeline Safety of the United States
Department of Transportation and published in Title 49, CFR (Code of Federal
Regulations) Parts 40, 191, 192, 193 and 199 apply to all pipeline companies. The safety
standards of the Act apply to the design, installation, inspection, testing construction,
extension, operation, replacement and maintenance of pipeline facilities.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
what we look for
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
pipe specifications
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
corrosion control design
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
class location
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
written specifications and clearance
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
cover
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
qualified welding procedures and
welders
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
test records
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
joining procedures (NO
THREADED OR MITER JOINTS)
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
don’t do this
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
must use device NO FREE HAND
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
must use device that aligns
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
fusion procedures must be qualified
by testing
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
mechanical procedures must be
qualified by testing
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
copy of procedure must be available
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
qualified person
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
requalified
PIPE LOCATING
call before you dig
GEORGIA RULE – OPERATOR
MUST BE A UPC MEMBER
GEORGIA 811 – EDEN SYSTEM
GEORGIA 811 – EDEN SYSTEM
THE END - ANY QUESTIONS ?