Tex. Utilities Code § 121.452
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§ 121.452. APPLICABILITY.
Official statutory text
This subchapter does not apply to:
(1) an extension of an existing sour gas pipeline facility that is in compliance with the railroad commission's rules for oil, gas, or geothermal resource operation in a hydrogen sulfide area if:
(A) the extension is not longer than five miles;
(B) the nominal pipe size is not larger than six inches in diameter; and
(C) the railroad commission is given notice of the construction of the extension not later than 24 hours before the start of construction;
(2) a new or an extension of a low-pressure gathering system; or
(3) an interstate gas pipeline facility, as defined by 49 U.S.C. Section 60101 and its subsequent amendments or a succeeding law, that is used for the transportation of sour gas.
(1) an extension of an existing sour gas pipeline facility that is in compliance with the railroad commission's rules for oil, gas, or geothermal resource operation in a hydrogen sulfide area if:
(A) the extension is not longer than five miles;
(B) the nominal pipe size is not larger than six inches in diameter; and
(C) the railroad commission is given notice of the construction of the extension not later than 24 hours before the start of construction;
(2) a new or an extension of a low-pressure gathering system; or
(3) an interstate gas pipeline facility, as defined by 49 U.S.C. Section 60101 and its subsequent amendments or a succeeding law, that is used for the transportation of sour gas.
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