49 CFR 195.420 : Transportation (§ 1.1 To Parts 1581-1699) — (§ 178.1 To § 199.245) — Other Regulations Relating To Transportation (Continued) (§ 178.1 To § 199.245) — Pipeline And Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department Of Transportation (Continued) (§ 178.1 To § 199.245) — Pipeline Safety (Parts 186-189 To § 199.245) — Transportation Of Hazardous Liquids By Pipeline (§ 195.0 To Appendix C To Part 195) — Operation And Maintenance (§ 195.400 To § 195.452) — Valve maintenance.

4 Aug 2016

(a) Each operator shall maintain each valve that is necessary for the safe operation of its pipeline systems in good working order at all times.

(b) Each operator shall, at intervals not exceeding 7 ½ months, but at least twice each calendar year, inspect each mainline valve to determine that it is functioning properly.

(c) Each operator shall provide protection for each valve from unauthorized operation and from vandalism.

49 CFR 195.420
[Amdt. 195-22, 46 FR 38360, July 27, 1981; 47 FR 32721, July 29, 1982, as amended by Amdt. 195-24, 47 FR 46852, Oct. 21, 1982]