N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 6, § 203-7.3 – Repair of leaks.

(a) Upon detection of a leak from any equipment or component subject to this Part, the owner or operator shall affix to that component a weatherproof, readily visible tag that identifies the date and time of leak detection. The tag shall remain affixed to the component until the following conditions are met:
1. (1) the leaking component has been successfully repaired or replaced; and
2. (2) the component has been re-inspected utilizing one of the methods specified in this Subpart.
(b) The owner or operator shall maintain for at least 5 years, and make available upon request by the department, a record of leaks identified and shall report to the department within 60 days after repair re-inspection as defined in subdivision (d) of this section is complete. Records shall include the date that the leak was detected, location of leak, the date that the leak was repaired and any delays that occurred.
(c) Leaks shall be repaired within 30 days of identification unless one of the conditions of subdivision (f) of this section apply.
(d) Repaired leaks shall be re-inspected using the methods specified in this Subpart within 15 days of repair.
(e) Critical components or critical process units shall be successfully repaired by the end of the next process shutdown or within 12 months from the date of initial leak detection, whichever is sooner.
(f) A delay of repair may be granted by the department under the following conditions:
1. (1) the owner or operator can demonstrate that the parts or equipment required to make necessary repairs have been ordered. A delay of repair to obtain parts or equipment shall not exceed 30 days, unless the owner or operator notifies the department to report the delay and provides an estimated time by which the repairs will be completed; or
2. (2) a gas service utility can provide documentation, in a form suitable to the department, that a system has been temporarily classified as critical to reliable public gas system operation as ordered by the utility’s gas control office.