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(4) All new technology for the use in the design, construction and 
operation of the pipelines shall be duly approved by the Authority. 
62. (1) A licensee granted a licence to construct a new pipeline or 
replace an existing pipeline shall not commence any construction work 
unless such licensee has given the Authority written notice of its intention 
to do so, in the format prescribed by the Authority. 
 
(2) A licensee shall ensure that a pipeline is equipped with automatically 
actuated emergency shutdown devices or check valves at upstream 
side of major river crossings, at pump stations, downstream of river 
crossings, other sensitive locations of the pipeline such as in industrial, 
commercial, and densely populated areas where construction activities 
may pose particular risks of damage to the pipeline and as specified in 
Guidelines. 
  
(3). The pipeline right of way in these areas shall be clearly marked with 
signs for ease of identification. 
 
(4). All pressure relief devices and Pipeline Protection systems shall be – 
i.  activated after installation to ensure that they function properly. 
 
ii.  inspected and re-certified once in 12 months, and the report of the 
inspection and recertification shall be sent to the Authority. 
 
(5). A pipeline that is not put into use after construction shall be 
mothballed, tTested and certified by the Authority before it is put into use. 
Construction  
63. (1) The design for the cathodic protection from external corrosion of 
a ferrous pipeline and its components shall be in accordance with the 
specifications and procedures prescribed International recognized 
standards and Guidelines equivalent standards. 
 
(2)  Such cathodic protection shall be maintained in serviceable 
conditions in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Authority. 
(3)  Internal corrosion in a pipeline shall be monitored by running an 
intelligent pig or other internal survey instrument through the pipeline at 
least once in Five (5) years. 
(4). A report of a monitoring survey carried out under these Regulations 
shall be submitted to the Authority. 
(5) The Authority may accept risk-based inspection for internal corrosion 
monitoring frequency. 
Cathodic 
protection 
and corrosion 
control