Overview
Pacific Gas and Electric- T-1283 is an operational gas pipeline facility in Castroville, California. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Pacific Gas and Electric- T-1283 is a gas pipeline facility located at 13985 Blackie Road in Castroville, Monterey County, California. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transmission infrastructure in the region. The pipeline operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas pipeline, it transports natural gas and is subject to federal standards for design, construction, testing, and maintenance. This facility is part of Pacific Gas and Electric's extensive pipeline network, which supplies natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across California. The pipeline's location in Castroville places it within an agricultural region, contributing to the energy needs of the local community and supporting economic activities.
Environmental context
The pipeline is situated in Castroville, a coastal agricultural area in Monterey County. Proximity to populated areas and waterways requires robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to prevent environmental impacts. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of methane emissions and explosion hazards, necessitating strict adherence to PHMSA regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Pacific Gas and Electric- T-1283 is located at 13985 Blackie Road in Castroville, Monterey County, California, USA.
It is a gas pipeline facility that transports natural gas as part of Pacific Gas and Electric's transmission network, serving customers in California.
The pipeline is regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines.
Key risk factors include proximity to populated areas, seismic activity, pipeline age, and corrosion. Operators must implement cathodic protection and regular inspections.
PG&E follows PHMSA regulations, conducts regular inspections, uses leak detection systems, and maintains cathodic protection to prevent corrosion and ensure safe operation.
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