Part 196 — Protection of Underground Pipelines from Excavation Activity
Current through Sep 25, 2026
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.; and 49 CFR 1.97.
Source: 80 FR 43866, July 23, 2015, unless otherwise noted.
Sections
- § 196.1 What is the purpose and scope of this part?
- § 196.3 Definitions.
- § 196.101 What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?
- § 196.103 What must an excavator do to protect underground pipelines from excavation-related damage?
- § 196.105 [Reserved]
- § 196.107 What must an excavator do if a pipeline is damaged by excavation activity?
- § 196.109 What must an excavator do if damage to a pipeline from excavation activity causes a leak where product is released from the pipeline?
- § 196.111 What if a pipeline operator fails to respond to a locate request or fails to accurately locate and mark its pipeline?
- § 196.201 What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?
- § 196.203 What is the administrative process PHMSA will use to conduct enforcement proceedings for alleged violations of excavation damage prevention requirements?
- § 196.205 Can PHMSA assess administrative civil penalties for violations?
- § 196.207 What are the maximum administrative civil penalties for violations?
- § 196.209 May other civil enforcement actions be taken?
- § 196.211 May criminal penalties be imposed?