Overview
T1106 DFM 161408 MP .30-.56 STRENGTH TEST (SHORTS) is an operational gas pipeline facility in Lodi, California, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
T1106 DFM 161408 MP .30-.56 STRENGTH TEST (SHORTS) is a gas pipeline facility located in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transmission infrastructure in the region. Its specific location along Pioneer Drive places it within an area of mixed industrial and agricultural land use. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. This regulatory framework mandates rigorous testing, including strength tests, to ensure pipeline integrity. The facility's name suggests it underwent a strength test for a segment between mileposts 0.30 and 0.56, indicating a focus on safety verification. As part of California's extensive natural gas network, this pipeline contributes to the reliable delivery of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Lodi area. The facility's operational status underscores its role in maintaining energy supply continuity. Its proximity to the San Joaquin River delta region highlights the importance of environmental safeguards to protect local waterways.
Environmental context
The pipeline traverses an area near the San Joaquin River delta, a region with sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Proximity to populated areas and waterways necessitates robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to prevent corrosion and spills. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of methane emissions, requiring adherence to PHMSA's integrity management rules.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on the south side of Pioneer Drive, approximately 75 feet from the road, in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, United States.
It is a natural gas pipeline facility that transports gas as part of the regional transmission network. The name indicates it underwent a strength test for a pipeline segment between mileposts 0.30 and 0.56.
The pipeline is regulated under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers gas pipeline safety, including design, construction, testing, and maintenance standards.
Strength tests are required by PHMSA to verify pipeline integrity before operation or after repairs. The test ensures the pipeline can withstand maximum allowable operating pressure.
It supports natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in Lodi and surrounding areas, contributing to energy reliability while requiring adherence to safety and environmental standards.
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