§194.7 Operating restrictions and interim operating authorization

Current as of Oct 29, 2026Last amended Dec 19, 2016Official text on eCFR ↗

(a) An operator of a pipeline for which a response plan is required under § 194.101, may not handle, store, or transport oil in that pipeline unless the operator has submitted a response plan meeting the requirements of this part.

(b) An operator must operate its onshore pipeline facilities in accordance with the applicable response plan.

(c) The operator of a pipeline line section described in § 194.103(c), may continue to operate the pipeline for two years after the date of submission of a response plan, pending approval or disapproval of that plan, only if the operator has submitted the certification required by § 194.119(e).

Source: Amdt. 194-4, 70 FR 8746, Feb. 23, 2005

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