---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 195.302"
title: "49"
number: "195.302"
heading: "General requirements."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/195.302"
---

# §195.302. General requirements.

- (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section and in [§ 195.305(b)](/cfr/49/195.305.md?p=b), no operator may operate a pipeline unless it has been pressure tested under this subpart without leakage. In addition, no operator may return to service a segment of pipeline that has been replaced, relocated, or otherwise changed until it has been pressure tested under this subpart without leakage.
- (b) Except for pipelines converted under [§ 195.5](/cfr/49/195.5.md), the following pipelines may be operated without pressure testing under this subpart:
  - (1) Any hazardous liquid pipeline whose maximum operating pressure is established under [§ 195.406(a)(5)](/cfr/49/195.406.md?p=a-5) that is—
    - (i) An interstate pipeline constructed before January 8, 1971;
    - (ii) An interstate offshore gathering line constructed before August 1, 1977;
    - (iii) An intrastate pipeline constructed before October 21, 1985; or
    - (iv) **A low-stress pipeline constructed before August 11, 1994 that transports HVL.**
  - (2) **Any carbon dioxide pipeline constructed before July 12, 1991, that—**
    - (i) Has its maximum operating pressure established under [§ 195.406(a)(5)](/cfr/49/195.406.md?p=a-5); or
    - (ii) **Is located in a rural area as part of a production field distribution system.**
  - (3) **Any low-stress pipeline constructed before August 11, 1994 that does not transport HVL.**
  - (4) Those portions of older hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines for which an operator has elected the risk-based alternative under [§ 195.303](/cfr/49/195.303.md) and which are not required to be tested based on the risk-based criteria.
- (c) Except for pipelines that transport HVL onshore, low-stress pipelines, and pipelines covered under [§ 195.303](/cfr/49/195.303.md), the following compliance deadlines apply to pipelines under paragraphs [(b)(1)](#b-1) and [(b)(2)(i)](#b-2-i) of this section that have not been pressure tested under this subpart:
  - (1) **Before December 7, 1998, for each pipeline each operator shall—**
    - (i) Plan and schedule testing according to this paragraph; or
    - (ii) Establish the pipeline's maximum operating pressure under [§ 195.406(a)(5)](/cfr/49/195.406.md?p=a-5).
  - (2) **For pipelines scheduled for testing, each operator shall—**
    - (i) **Before December 7, 2000, pressure test—**
      - (A) Each pipeline identified by name, symbol, or otherwise that existing records show contains more than 50 percent by mileage (length) of electric resistance welded pipe manufactured before 1970; and
      - (B) At least 50 percent of the mileage (length) of all other pipelines; and
    - (ii) **Before December 7, 2003, pressure test the remainder of the pipeline mileage (length).**

## Notes

### Amendments

[Amdt. 195-51, 59 FR 29384, June 7, 1994, as amended by Amdt. 195-53, 59 FR 35471, July 12, 1994; Amdt. 195-51B, 61 FR 43027, Aug. 20, 1996; Amdt. 195-58, 62 FR 54592, Oct. 21, 1997; Amdt. 195-63, 63 FR 37506, July 13, 1998; Amdt. 195-65, 63 FR 59479, Nov. 4, 1998]

### Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 185(w)(3), 49 U.S.C. 5103, 60101 et seq., and 49 CFR 1.97.

### Source

Source: Amdt. 195-22, 46 FR 38360, July 27, 1981, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[Amdt. 195-51, 59 FR 29384, June 7, 1994, as amended by Amdt. 195-53, 59 FR 35471, July 12, 1994; Amdt. 195-51B, 61 FR 43027, Aug. 20, 1996; Amdt. 195-58, 62 FR 54592, Oct. 21, 1997; Amdt. 195-63, 63 FR 37506, July 13, 1998; Amdt. 195-65, 63 FR 59479, Nov. 4, 1998]