Rule 515-9-3-.12 - Hazardous Facility Order(1) Whenever the Commission or the Director of Gas Pipeline Safety shall find a particular facility to present an imminent hazard to life or property, it shall be empowered to require the owner or operator of the facility to take immediate steps necessary to correct such hazards. Corrective action may include suspended or restricted use of the facility, physical inspection, testing, repair, replacement, or other action, as appropriate.(2) An opportunity shall be given for a hearing as soon as practicable after the issuance of any order hereunder, in accordance with O.C.G.A. Chapter 50-13 and, in no event later than ten (10) days after suspension of the use of a major facility.(3) The Director of Pipeline Safety shall rescind or suspend a "hazardous facility order" whenever he determines that the facility is no longer hazardous to life or property. When appropriate, however, such a recision or suspension may be accompanied by a notice of violation issued under Rule 515-9-3-.08(1) of the procedures.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 515-9-3-.12
Ga. L. 1878-79, p. 125, 1975, pp. 404-412.
Original Rule entitled "Hazardous Facility Order" adopted. F. Apr. 3, 1987; eff. Apr. 23, 1987.