195.420—Valve maintenance.
(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 1/2 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.
[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]