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BMP ID: 2341
Title: Before operating a flowline it must be tested to maximum operating pressure.
Text: "e. Pressure testing of flowlines. (1) Before operating a segment of flowline it shall be tested to maximum anticipated operating pressure. In conducting tests, each operator shall ensure that reasonable precautions are taken to protect its employees and the general public. The testing may be conducted using well head pressure sources and well bore fluids, including natural gas. Such pressure tests shall be repeated once each calendar year to maximum anticipated operating pressure, and operators shall maintain records of such testing for Commission inspection for at least three (3) years."
Source Publication Name: Recommendations for Development of Oil and Gas Resources within Crucial and Important Wildlife Habitats
Citation Section: 1101. INSTALLATION AND RECLAMATION
Citation Page: 1101(e)(1)
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Main Office
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, Colorado  80203  United States
Phone:(303) 894-2100     Alt. Phone:(303) 888-1101
Fax:(303) 894-2109     E-mail: 
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Categories: Other
Human Health and Safety
Location: Colorado
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Date Entered: 2009-02-17 10:55 UTC
Last Updated: 2010-09-13 07:57 UTC