FEDERAL · 49 CFR

Part 196 — Protection of Underground Pipelines from Excavation Activity

14 sections · Title 49: Transportation

§ 196.1What is the purpose and scope of this part?

§ 196.3Definitions.

§ 196.101What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?

§ 196.103What must an excavator do to protect underground pipelines from excavation-related damage?

§ 196.105§ 196.105 [Reserved]

§ 196.107What must an excavator do if a pipeline is damaged by excavation activity?

§ 196.109What must an excavator do if damage to a pipeline from excavation activity causes a leak where product is released from the pipeline?

§ 196.111What if a pipeline operator fails to respond to a locate request or fails to accurately locate and mark its pipeline?

§ 196.201What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?

§ 196.203What is the administrative process PHMSA will use to conduct enforcement proceedings for alleged violations of excavation damage prevention requirements?

§ 196.205Can PHMSA assess administrative civil penalties for violations?

§ 196.207What are the maximum administrative civil penalties for violations?

§ 196.209May other civil enforcement actions be taken?

§ 196.211May criminal penalties be imposed?