# Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-208: Inspection and maintenance plans

> Arkansas · Statutes · In force

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-208
- **Heading:** Inspection and maintenance plans
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 23 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 23-15-208

## Text

(a) Each person who engages in the transportation of gas or who owns or operates pipeline facilities not subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Natural Gas Act shall file with the Arkansas Public Service Commission a plan for inspection and maintenance of each pipeline facility owned or operated by the person and any changes in the plan in accordance with rules prescribed by the Arkansas Public Service Commission. (b) The Arkansas Public Service Commission by rule may also require persons who engage in the transportation of gas or who own or operate pipeline facilities subject to the provisions of this subchapter to file such plans for approval. (c) If at any time the Arkansas Public Service Commission finds that the plan is inadequate to achieve safe operation, the Arkansas Public Service Commission after notice and opportunity for a hearing shall require the plan to be revised. (d) The plan required by the Arkansas Public Service Commission shall be practicable and designed to meet the need for pipeline safety. (e) In determining the adequacy of the plan, the Arkansas Public Service Commission shall consider: (1) Relevant available pipeline safety data; (2) Whether the plan is appropriate for the particular type of pipeline transportation; (3) The reasonableness of the plan; and (4) The extent to which the plan will contribute to public safety. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2460, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1971, No. 285, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-1911.

(a) Each person who engages in the transportation of gas or who owns or operates pipeline facilities not subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Natural Gas Act shall file with the Arkansas Public Service Commission a plan for inspection and maintenance of each pipeline facility owned or operated by the person and any changes in the plan in accordance with rules prescribed by the Arkansas Public Service Commission.

(b) The Arkansas Public Service Commission by rule may also require persons who engage in the transportation of gas or who own or operate pipeline facilities subject to the provisions of this subchapter to file such plans for approval.

(c) If at any time the Arkansas Public Service Commission finds that the plan is inadequate to achieve safe operation, the Arkansas Public Service Commission after notice and opportunity for a hearing shall require the plan to be revised.

(d) The plan required by the Arkansas Public Service Commission shall be practicable and designed to meet the need for pipeline safety.

(e) In determining the adequacy of the plan, the Arkansas Public Service Commission shall consider: (1) Relevant available pipeline safety data; (2) Whether the plan is appropriate for the particular type of pipeline transportation; (3) The reasonableness of the plan; and (4) The extent to which the plan will contribute to public safety.

(1) Relevant available pipeline safety data;

(2) Whether the plan is appropriate for the particular type of pipeline transportation;

(3) The reasonableness of the plan; and

(4) The extent to which the plan will contribute to public safety.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2460, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 285, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-1911.

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