Regulations associated with the hydrostatic testing of natural gas pipelines. Volume 2. Topical report, May 1992

Technical Report · Fri May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:6487949

Bruderly, L M; Halapin, T A; Fillo, J P

The report examines environmental regulatory issues related to the discharge of hydrostatic test waters generated from the integrity testing of natural gas pipelines. Hydrostatic testing, and proper environmental management of discharged waters is required by DOT regulations. However, disposal of water used to conduct a hydrostatic pipeline test is regulated on a state-by-state basis. State-specific requirements vary widely, ranging from an authorization letter to a complete NPDES permit. In some cases, both federal and state permits must be obtained. Monitoring may be required before and during discharge. While some states have established state-wide discharge limits, the majority of the monitoring requirements are determined on a site-specific basis and can include a variety of parameters. The report is Volume 2 of a 5-volume report series.

• Research Organization: ENSR Consulting and Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6487949
• Report Number(s): PB-93-176071/XAB; CNN: GRI-5090-253-1988
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DOCUMENT TYPES
ENERGY SOURCES
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
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FUELS
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PERMITS
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REGULATIONS
REGULATORY GUIDES
STATE GOVERNMENT
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