Each transmission pipeline operator within the jurisdiction of the pipeline safety program shall, prior to the construction of a new transmission line, or a relocation or replacement of a transmission line as defined in 49 C.F.R. Part 192 (July 1, 2023):

1. (1) Submit the information below to the commission's pipeline safety program no later than sixty days prior to the commencement of construction, relocation, or replacement:

   1. (a) Pipeline operator's name and mailing address;
   2. (b) Estimated dates construction is scheduled to begin and end;
   3. (c) Map showing the location and proposed route of pipeline;
   4. (d) Identified gas transmission Integrity Management Program high consequence area, if applicable;
   5. (e) Proposed steel pipeline specifications, including size, weight, grade, wall thickness, and coating;
   6. (f) Proposed plastic pipe specifications, including size and Standard Dimension Ratio;
   7. (g) Proposed design and maximum allowable operating pressure of pipeline;
   8. (h) Pressure test procedures and method of pressure test prior to operations;
   9. (i) Proposed type of cathodic protection;
   10. (j) Minimum burial depths of pipeline at time of construction;
   11. (k) Proposed location and type of pipeline safety equipment;
   12. (l) Proposed type of highway and water crossing, such as whether it will be bored and cased, bored only, or trenched;
   13. (m) Written construction procedures;
   14. (n) Name of construction company if known at the time of filing the Notice; and
   15. (o) Pipeline operator's contact name and phone number;
2. (2) In the event of an emergency, as defined in the pipeline operator's operations manual, give telephonic notice of emergency construction, relocation, or replacement to the commission's pipeline safety program;
3. (3) Submit significant construction modifications to the pipeline safety program; and

4. (4) Submit the information below to the commission's pipeline safety program no later than sixty days prior to the commencement of operation:

   1. (a) Operation and maintenance manual;
   2. (b) Emergency procedures;
   3. (c) Anti-drug and alcohol plan;
   4. (d) Public Awareness plan;
   5. (e) Damage prevention program;
   6. (f) Abnormal operations;
   7. (g) Operator's qualification plan; and
   8. (h) Integrity Management Plan.

Source: 36 SDR 57, effective October 19, 2009 ; 47 SDR 125, effective May 30, 2021; 50 SDR 125, effective May 6, 2024 .

General Authority: SDCL 49-34B-4 , 49-34B-19 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-34B-3 , 49-34B-4 , 49-34B-8 , 49-34B-19 , 49-34B-27 .

Prior versions effective: 2021-05-30, 2009-10-19.