Transportation of natural and other gas by pipeline. joining of plastic pipe

Journal Article · Mon Oct 23 04:00:00 EDT 1978 · Fed. Regist. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)

OSTI ID:7149413

Tne U.S. Materials Transportation Bureau (MTB) proposes to amend its regulations relating to qualifying procedures and personnel to make all types of joints used with plastic pipe, including heat fusion, solvent cement, adhesive, or mechanical joints. Accident reports filed with the MTB in recent years indicate that many pipeline operators have not established effective procedures for properly joining plastic pipe, have not trained construction personnel, or performed effective inspection of construction to ensure that plastic pipe is properly installed and joined. The proposed regulations are intended to reduce the potential for accidents as a result of poor workmanship in making joints. Written comments should be received by the MTB before 12/13/78, but late filed comments will be considered to the extent practicable.

• OSTI ID: 7149413
• Journal Information: Fed. Regist. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Fed. Regist. (Wash., D.C.); (United States) Vol. 43:205; ISSN FEREA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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