1. A. After an accident reportable under 49 CFR 195, a representative of the Commission may:

   1. (1) Interview personnel;
   2. (2) Examine equipment or pipe;
   3. (3) Request issuance of a subpoena for production of equipment or pipe relating to the incident for independent preservation;
   4. (4) Examine related documents;
   5. (5) Order independent laboratory tests of equipment or pipe; or
   6. (6) Take other investigative measures as needed to complete a comprehensive independent investigation.
2. B. An operator shall preserve all equipment or pipe which may have contributed to an accident until the investigation by the Division is completed.

Authority: Public Utilities Article, §§11-201—11-206, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 20, 2003 (30:1 Md. R. 29)