Overview
LINE P0407-GREENSBURG is an operational gas pipeline in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations for gas pipeline safety.
LINE P0407-GREENSBURG is a gas pipeline facility located in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. The pipeline is operational and serves as part of the natural gas infrastructure in the region. The facility is classified under NAICS 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. As a gas pipeline in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and must comply with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines. Typical safety measures include cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion and regular integrity assessments. The pipeline's location in rural Kansas suggests it likely connects natural gas production areas to distribution networks or storage facilities. Its operational status indicates it plays a role in the regional energy supply chain, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in the area.
Environmental context
The pipeline traverses rural agricultural land in Kiowa County, Kansas, an area with low population density. Proximity to waterways and sensitive habitats is a consideration for spill prevention and emergency response planning. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of fire or explosion in case of rupture, but modern pipeline safety regulations mitigate these risks through leak detection and automatic shut-off systems.
Frequently asked questions
LINE P0407-GREENSBURG is located in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States, near coordinates 37.6098° N, -99.2623° W.
LINE P0407-GREENSBURG is a natural gas pipeline, classified under NAICS 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Gas pipelines in the United States are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular integrity assessments, leak detection systems, and emergency response plans. These are mandated by PHMSA regulations.
As an operational gas pipeline in Kansas, LINE P0407-GREENSBURG likely connects natural gas production areas to distribution networks, supporting energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.
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