N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 16 § 259.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 41, October 9, 2024

Section 259.5 - Reports of accidents or leaks

(a) Each gas corporation shall report all accidents that may involve LNG facilities as a causal factor that involves injury or death to any person, any damage to the property of others, significant damage to plant property, or would cause public concern if reported by the communications media. All such accidents shall be immediately reported by telephone to the Office of Gas and Water of the Department of Public Service through its emergency notification system. A written report of the accident shall be submitted to the Office of Gas and Water within 30 days. This report shall detail, in chronological sequence, all events related to the accident, including a description of the accident itself, the cause, and the type of response by the gas corporation to the accident as well as all proposed remedial action to be taken to prevent recurrence.

(b) Each corporation shall immediately report all unplanned spills or leaks that:

(1) require taking any segment of pipeline or process area out of service;

(2) result in ignition injury or death;

(3) cause failure of a structural support; or

(4) in the judgment of the operator, could cause public concern because of coverage by the news media.

(c) Each gas corporation shall file with the Office of Gas and Water and the municipality within which its LNG facilities are located, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of responsible corporate officials who may be contacted in the event of an emergency. Said filing is required by January 31st of each year. In the event of any changes during the year, immediate notification shall be given to the Office of Gas and Water and the effected municipality.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 16 § 259.5