Overview
ARK MIDSTREAM/WESTERN 9-5 is an operational gas pipeline facility in Bald Knob, Arkansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
ARK MIDSTREAM/WESTERN 9-5 is a gas pipeline facility located in Bald Knob, White County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transportation infrastructure in the region. The pipeline operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The facility is classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. This pipeline contributes to the energy supply chain in Arkansas, supporting local distribution and industrial consumption. Its location in a rural area near Bald Knob reflects typical siting considerations for gas pipelines, balancing proximity to demand centers with safety and environmental factors.
Environmental context
The pipeline traverses areas near agricultural land and waterways in White County. Proximity to populated areas and water bodies requires robust cathodic protection and regular integrity assessments to prevent leaks and corrosion. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses combustion risks, necessitating adherence to PHMSA safety standards.
Frequently asked questions
ARK MIDSTREAM/WESTERN 9-5 is located 1.25 miles west of Highway 167 in Bald Knob, White County, Arkansas, United States.
It is an operational gas pipeline facility that transports natural gas, regulated under U.S. PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Gas pipelines in the United States are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for safety standards.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular integrity assessments, leak detection systems, and compliance with PHMSA's pipeline safety regulations.
The NAICS code for pipeline transportation of natural gas is 486210.
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