Topic: South Riding - Damage Prevention

NTSB Recommendation: Require gas utility operators to maintain a specified minimum separation distance sufficient to protect against both thermal and mechanical damage, between plastic gas service lines and underground electrical facilities whenever they install a new gas service line or perform maintenance on existing lines.

PHMSA Action:

Latest PHMSA Response: PHMSA submitted closure letter to NTSB 04-23-02.

NTSB Status: CAA; 04-15-04

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