- (a) Each utility shall file department "Form E-35, Monthly Leak Report – Status of Leaks," dated October 2023 with the department.
- (b) Each utility shall provide on the monthly leak report a description of the status of any leak in its system classified by type of leak as Class I, II, or III.
- (c) The report shall include a caption identifying the report as "Monthly Leak Report" along with the name of the company filing the report.
(d) A utility shall identify and describe the status of leaks as follows:
- (1) As of the beginning of each month;
- (2) Those reported during the month;
- (3) Those repaired during the month; and
- (4) Those reported and awaiting repair at the end of the month.
(e) Additionally, for those leaks reported during the month, the utility shall provide:
- (1) The leak address;
- (2) The date leak was reported;
- (3) The identification number of the leak;
- (4) The leak area, whether rural, residential, or urban;
- (5) The classification of the leak;
- (6) Method of how the company became aware of leak, such as through the public, an employee, or winter patrol;
- (7) Type of cover over leak, such as asphalt or concrete;
- (8) The pipeline facility, such as main or service;
- (9) The operating pressure, whether low, intermediate, or high; and
- (10) The most likely material(s) involved in any suspected Class III leaks.
- (f) For those leaks identified as repaired pursuant to (d)(3) above, the cause of the leak shall be reported in a consistent classification as identified according to 49 C.F.R. § 191.11 and leaks classified as "other" shall be clearly explained.
- (g) The report shall include the signature, full name, and title of the utility employee who supervised the preparation of the report, and date of signature.
Source. #13796, eff 10-25-23