Chapter 1501:9-10 | Pipelines

Rule 1501:9-10-01 | Definitions.

• Effective: July 1, 2024
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) "Pipelines utilized in the actual drilling of oil and/or natural gas wells" means any pipeline used solely for the temporary purpose of supplying fuel to drilling or servicing rigs and their auxiliary equipment while engaged in the process of drilling, completing or servicing an oil and/or natural gas well.

(B) "Pipelines utilized in the operation of oil and/or natural gas wells" means any pipeline used solely for the purpose of supplying fuel to pump engines, tank or mechanical heaters or other devices necessary to the mechanical operation of an oil and/or natural gas well.

(C) "Pipelines used in the producing of oil and/or natural gas wells" means any pipeline used to produce oil and/or natural gas for sale or to transport to storage tanks or a point of delivery for the purpose of sale.

(D) "Pipelines used to transport leasehold gas" means any pipeline used solely for the purpose of transporting gas from the leasehold facilities, to points or places where said gas may be utilized on said premises.

(E) "Exempt from burial" means any pipeline used solely for the purpose of transporting oil or gas from the leasehold facilities, and is laid on the surface of the ground.

Last updated July 1, 2024 at 4:08 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 1509.03, 1509.23
Amplifies: 1509.03, 1509.23
Five Year Review Date: 10/13/2025

Rule 1501:9-10-02 | General.

• Effective: July 1, 2024
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

These rules apply to all pipelines utilized in the actual drilling or operation of oil and/or natural gas wells, the producing of oil and/or natural gas wells, and the transportation of leasehold gas as more fully described herein, excepting however, those oil and/or natural gas pipelines covered by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. sections 1802 et seq.) or the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act (49 U.S.C. sections 1671, et seq.).

Last updated July 1, 2024 at 4:08 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 1509.03, 1509.23
Amplifies: 1509.03, 1509.23
Five Year Review Date: 10/13/2025
Prior Effective Dates: 4/10/1981

Rule 1501:9-10-03 | Identification and location of pipelines.

• Effective: July 1, 2024
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

Excluding all pipelines utilized in the actual drilling or operation of oil and/or natural gas well(s) and pipelines used to transport leasehold gas, no person may operate or cause to be operated an oil and/or natural gas pipeline used in the producing of oil and/or natural gas wells without first identifying the route of the pipeline on the surface of the ground in a manner customary to the industry. An accurate record or sketch showing the location, identification, type, and size of pipelines is to be kept on file at an office of an owner or the operator of the pipeline. Any changes in the location, identification, type, and size of pipelines is to be shown on a revised record or sketch and kept on file at an office of an owner of the pipeline.

Last updated July 1, 2024 at 4:08 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 1509.03, 1509.23
Amplifies: 1509.03, 1509.23
Five Year Review Date: 10/13/2025

Rule 1501:9-10-04 | Strength of pipelines.

• Effective: July 1, 2024
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

All pipelines and fittings appurtenant thereto used in the drilling, operating or producing of oil and/or natural gas well(s) are to be designed for at least the greatest anticipated operating pressure or the maximum regulated relief pressure in accordance with the current recognized design practices of the industry.

Last updated July 1, 2024 at 4:08 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 1509.03, 1509.23
Amplifies: 1509.03, 1509.23
Five Year Review Date: 10/13/2025
Prior Effective Dates: 4/10/1981

Rule 1501:9-10-05 | Burial of pipelines.

• Effective: July 1, 2024
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) Metallic and nonmetallic pipelines. Excluding all pipelines utilized in the actual drilling or operation of oil and/or natural gas well(s) and pipelines used to transport leasehold gas. No person may lay an oil and/or natural gas pipeline used in the producing of oil and/or natural gas wells that is constructed of metallic or nonmetallic materials unless such pipeline is buried at least twenty-four inches below the ground surface. The owner of such pipeline under this paragraph is exempt from the provisions of this paragraph if the owner finds that:

(1) The land across which the pipeline is to be laid is not reasonably expected to be under cultivation; or

(2) The pipeline can be buried with less than twenty-four inches of cover with minimal risk of safety or environmental damage; or

(3) The topographical features or ground conditions prevent the efficient burial of pipelines; or

(4) The terms of the oil and gas lease prohibit the burial of pipelines or permit surface installation.

(B) Whenever a pipeline is laid in accordance with one or more of the above exemptions, the owner of such pipeline will file a statement with the chief of the division of oil and gas resources management identifying:

(1) Owner's name and address,

(2) The location of the pipeline, and

(3) The exceptions justifying the construction.

Last updated July 1, 2024 at 4:08 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 1509.03, 1509.23
Amplifies: 1509.03, 1509.23
Five Year Review Date: 10/13/2025

Rule 1501:9-10-06 | Exceptions.

• Effective: July 1, 2024
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

Rules 1501:9-10-01 to 1501:9-10-06 of the Administrative Code do not apply to any pipelines in existence prior to the effective date of these rules. However, the chief of the division of oil and gas resources management has the authority to issue corrective orders with respect to those pipelines, when, by actual incident, the chief finds them to be hazardous or dangerous.

Last updated July 1, 2024 at 4:08 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 1509.03, 1509.23
Amplifies: 1509.03, 1509.23
Five Year Review Date: 10/13/2025
Prior Effective Dates: 4/10/1981