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43 C.F.R. §§ 3175.41–3175.49

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§3175.41. Flange-tapped orifice plates.

43 C.F.R. § 3175.41

Flange-tapped orifice plates that are constructed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the standards in § 3175.80 are approved for use.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 81 FR 81609, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396d and 2107; 30 U.S.C. 189, 306, 359, and 1751; and 43 U.S.C. 1732(b), 1733, and 1740.

Source

Source: 81 FR 81421, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§3175.42. Chart recorders.

43 C.F.R. § 3175.42

Chart recorders used in conjunction with approved differential-type meters that are installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the standards in § 3175.90 are approved for use for low-volume and very-low-volume FMPs only, and are not approved for high-volume or very-high-volume FMPs.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 81 FR 81609, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396d and 2107; 30 U.S.C. 189, 306, 359, and 1751; and 43 U.S.C. 1732(b), 1733, and 1740.

Source

Source: 81 FR 81421, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§3175.43. Transducers.

43 C.F.R. § 3175.43

(a)
A transducer of a specific make, model, and URL is approved for use in conjunction with differential meters for high-volume or very-high-volume FMPs if it meets the following requirements:
(1)
It has been type-tested under § 3175.130;
(2)
The documentation required in § 3175.134 has been submitted to the PMT; and
(3)
It has been approved by the BLM and placed on the list of type-tested equipment maintained at www.blm.gov.
(b)
A transducer of a specific make, model, and URL, in use at an FMP before January 17, 2017, is approved for continued use if:
(1)
Data supporting the published performance specification of the transducer are submitted to the PMT in lieu of the documentation required in paragraph (a)(2) of this section; and
(2)
It has been approved by the BLM and placed on the list of type-tested equipment maintained at www.blm.gov.
(c)
All transducers are approved for use at very-low- and low-volume FMPs.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 81 FR 81609, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396d and 2107; 30 U.S.C. 189, 306, 359, and 1751; and 43 U.S.C. 1732(b), 1733, and 1740.

Source

Source: 81 FR 81421, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§3175.44. Flow-computer software.

43 C.F.R. § 3175.44

(a)
A flow computer of a particular make and model, and equipped with a particular software version, is approved for use at high- and very-high-volume FMPs if the flow computer and software version meet the following requirements:
(1)
The documentation required in § 3175.144 has been submitted to the PMT;
(2)
The PMT has determined that the flow computer and software version passed the type-testing required in § 3175.140, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section; and
(3)
The BLM has approved the flow computer and software version and has placed them on the list of approved equipment maintained at www.blm.gov.
(b)
Software versions (high- and very-high-volume FMPs).
(1)
Software revisions that affect or have the potential to affect determination of flow rate, determination of volume, determination of heating value, or data or calculations used to verify flow rate, volume, or heating value must be type-tested under § 3175.140.
(2)
Software revisions that do not affect or have the potential to affect the determination of flow rate, determination of volume, determination of heating value, or data and calculations used to verify flow rate, volume, or heating value are not required to be type-tested, however, the operator must provide the BLM with a list of these software versions and a brief description of what changes were made from the previous version. (The software manufacturer may provide such information instead of the operator.)
(c)
Software versions (low- and very-low-volume FMPs). All software versions are approved for use at low- and very-low-volume FMPs, unless otherwise required by the BLM.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 81 FR 81609, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396d and 2107; 30 U.S.C. 189, 306, 359, and 1751; and 43 U.S.C. 1732(b), 1733, and 1740.

Source

Source: 81 FR 81421, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§3175.45. Gas chromatographs.

43 C.F.R. § 3175.45

GCs that meet the standards in §§ 3175.117 and 3175.118 for determining heating value and relative density are approved for use.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 81 FR 81609, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396d and 2107; 30 U.S.C. 189, 306, 359, and 1751; and 43 U.S.C. 1732(b), 1733, and 1740.

Source

Source: 81 FR 81421, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§3175.46. Isolating flow conditioners.

43 C.F.R. § 3175.46

The BLM will list on www.blm.gov the make, model, and size of isolating flow conditioner that is approved for use in conjunction with a flange-tapped orifice plate, so long as the isolating flow conditioner is installed, operated, and maintained in compliance with the requirements of this section. Approval of a particular make and model is obtained as prescribed in this section.
(a)
All testing required under this section must be performed at a qualified test facility not affiliated with the flow-conditioner manufacturer.
(b)
The operator or manufacturer must test the flow conditioner under API 14.3.2, Annex D (incorporated by reference, see § 3175.30) and submit all test data to the BLM.
(c)
The PMT will review the test data to ensure that the device meets the requirements of API 14.3.2, Annex D (incorporated by reference, see § 3175.30) and make a recommendation to the BLM to either approve use of the device, disapprove use of the device, or approve it with conditions for its use.
(d)
If approved, the BLM will add the approved make and model, and any applicable conditions of use, to the list maintained at www.blm.gov.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 81 FR 81609, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396d and 2107; 30 U.S.C. 189, 306, 359, and 1751; and 43 U.S.C. 1732(b), 1733, and 1740.

Source

Source: 81 FR 81421, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§3175.47. Differential primary devices other than flange-tapped orifice plates.

43 C.F.R. § 3175.47

A make, model, and size of differential primary device listed at www.blm.gov is approved for use if it is installed, operated, and maintained in compliance with any applicable conditions of use identified on www.blm.gov for that device. Approval of a particular make and model is obtained as follows:
(a)
All testing required under this section must be performed at a qualified test facility not affiliated with the primary device manufacturer.
(b)
The primary device must be tested under API 22.2 (incorporated by reference, see § 3175.30).
(c)
The operator must submit to the BLM all test data required under API 22.2 (incorporated by reference, see § 3175.30). (The manufacturer of the primary device may submit such information instead of the operator.)
(d)
The PMT will review the test data to ensure that the primary device meets the requirements of API 22.2 (incorporated by reference, see § 3175.30) and § 3175.31(c) and (d) and make a recommendation to the BLM to either approve use of the device, disapprove use of the device, or approve its use with conditions.
(e)
If the primary device is approved by the BLM, the BLM will add the approved make and model, and any applicable conditions of use, to the list maintained at www.blm.gov.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 81 FR 81609, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396d and 2107; 30 U.S.C. 189, 306, 359, and 1751; and 43 U.S.C. 1732(b), 1733, and 1740.

Source

Source: 81 FR 81421, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§3175.48. Linear measurement devices.

43 C.F.R. § 3175.48

A make, model, and size of linear measurement device listed at www.blm.gov is approved for use if it is installed, operated, and maintained in compliance with any conditions of use identified on www.blm.gov for that device. Approval of a particular make and model is obtained as follows:
(a)
The linear measurement device must be tested at a qualified test facility not affiliated with the linear-measurement-device manufacturer;
(b)
The operator or manufacturer must submit to the BLM all test data required by the PMT;
(c)
The PMT will review the test data to ensure that the linear measurement device meets the requirements of § 3175.31(c) and (d) and make a recommendation to the BLM to either approve use of the device, disapprove use of the device, or approve its use with conditions; and
(d)
If the linear measurement device is approved, the BLM will add the approved make and model, and any applicable conditions of use, to the list maintained at www.blm.gov.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 81 FR 81609, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396d and 2107; 30 U.S.C. 189, 306, 359, and 1751; and 43 U.S.C. 1732(b), 1733, and 1740.

Source

Source: 81 FR 81421, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

§3175.49. Accounting systems.

43 C.F.R. § 3175.49

An accounting system with a name and version listed at www.blm.gov is approved for use in reporting logs and records to the BLM. The approval is specific to those makes and models of flow computers for which testing demonstrates compatibility. Approval for a particular name and version of accounting system used with a particular make and model of flow computer is obtained as follows:
(a)
For daily QTRs (see § 3175.104(a)), an operator or vendor must submit daily QTRs to the BLM both from the accounting system and directly from the flow computer for at least 6 consecutive monthly reporting periods;
(b)
For hourly QTRs (see § 3175.104(a)), an operator must submit hourly QTRs to the BLM both from the accounting system and directly from the flow computer for at least 15 consecutive daily reporting periods. (A vendor may submit such information on behalf of an operator);
(c)
For configuration logs (see § 3175.104(b)), an operator must submit at least 10 configuration logs to the BLM taken at random times covering a span of at least 6 months both from the accounting system and directly from the flow computer. (A vendor may submit such information on behalf of an operator);
(d)
For event logs (see § 3175.104(c)), an operator must submit an event log to the BLM containing at least 50 events both from the accounting system and directly from the flow computer. (A vendor may submit such information on behalf of an operator);
(e)
For alarm logs (see § 3175.104(d)), an operator must submit an alarm log to the BLM containing at least 50 alarm conditions both from the accounting system and directly from the flow computer (a vendor may submit such information on behalf of an operator);
(f)
The BLM may require additional tests and records that may be necessary to determine that the software meets the requirements of § 3175.104(a);
(g)
The records retrieved directly from the flow computer in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section must be unedited;
(h)
The records retrieved from the accounting system in paragraphs (a) through (d) must include both edited and unedited versions; and
(i)
The BLM will approve the accounting system name and version for use with the make and model of flow computer used for comparison, and add the system name and version to the list of approved systems maintained at www.blm.gov if:
(1)
The BLM compares the records retrieved directly from the flow computer with the unedited records from the accounting system and there are no significant discrepancies; and
(2)
The BLM compares the records retrieved directly from the flow computer with the edited records from the accounting system and all changes are clearly indicated, the reason for each change is indicated or is available upon request, and the edited version is clearly distinguishable from the unedited version.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 81 FR 81609, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396d and 2107; 30 U.S.C. 189, 306, 359, and 1751; and 43 U.S.C. 1732(b), 1733, and 1740.

Source

Source: 81 FR 81421, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.