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The files below are posted in Adobe Acrobat Reader and Microsoft Word. Adobe Reader files require the free Adobe Reader software. Microsoft Word files require either Microsoft Word or the free Word Viewer software.

If you need assistance or an alternate format, please contact the Public Information Coordinator at maine.puc@maine.gov or (207) 287-6141.

• State Regulations

• Operator Training, Industry Information and Meetings
  • Natural and Propane Gas
    • Chapter 420 – Safety of Gas Transmission and Distribution Systems (Word)
    • Chapter 130 – Safety and Accident Reporting Requirements (Word)
    • Emergency Contact Protocol (PDF)
    • Chapter 895 – Underground Facility Damage Prevention (Word)
  • Natural Gas
    • Chapter 140 – Utility Service Area and Infrastructure Maps (Word)
    • Chapter 140 Technical Specifications
  • Propane Gas
    • Chapter 421 - Safety and Operation Standards for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Distribution Systems (PDF)
    • September 29, 2011 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
    • Jurisdictional Facility Reporting Form (PDF)

• Federal Regulations

• Natural and Propane Gas
  • 49CFR190 - Pipeline Safety Programs and Rulemaking Procedures
  • 49CFR191 – Annual Reports, Incident Reports and Safety-Related Conditions Reports (Word)
  • 49CFR192 – Transportation of Natural and other Gas by Pipeline (Word)
• Natural Gas
  • 49CFR193 – Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities
• Propane Gas
  • NFPA 58 (2004) – Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (available for purchase from the National Fire Protection Association)

• State Inspection Forms

  • Propane Gas
    • LPG Facility Evaluation Form (PDF)
    • LPG Operator Evaluation Form (PDF)

• Federal Inspection Forms

  Most of the Federal Inspection Forms can be found on the US Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration website.

  • Natural and Propane Gas
    • Annual Report for Gas Distribution System
    • Incident Report for Gas Distribution System
    • OQ Field Evaluation Form
    • OQ Program Evaluation Form (Word)
  • Natural Gas
    • Standard Inspection of a Gas Transmission Pipeline
    • Standard Inspection of a Gas Distribution System
    • Standard Inspection of an LNG Facility
    • Evaluation of Gas Pipeline Construction
    • Pipeline Failure Investigation Report
  • Propane Gas Model Plans
    • Model LPG OQ Plan (Word)
    • LPG Public Awareness Plan (Word)
    • LPG Public Awareness Brochure (PDF)
    • Training Guide for Operators of Small LP Gas Systems
    • LPG OM&E Plan (Word)