Mich. Admin. Code R. 460.20335 - Master meter systems
Rule 335.
(1) The
definition of "master meter system" contained in
49
C.F.R. §
191.3, which is adopted by
reference in
R 460.20606, is superseded by the
following:
(a) As used in these rules,
"master meter system" means a distribution pipeline system that receives
metered gas from an outside source and that is used for distributing gas within
a definable area, including but not limited to, a mobile home park, vacation
rental housing complex, apartment complex, college campus, or prison. The
master meter system supplies the ultimate consumer of the gas whether the gas
is purchased or supplied at no cost.
(b) As used in this rule, "distribution
pipeline system" means a system of main and service lines including all parts
of those physical facilities through which gas moves in transportation,
including but not limited to, pipe, valves, and other appurtenance attached to
pipe, metering stations, regulator stations, delivery stations, holders, and
fabricated assemblies. The distribution pipeline system ends at the outlet of
the sub-meter, the outlet of the service regulator, or the building wall,
whichever is furthest downstream.
(c) As used in this rule, "ultimate consumer"
means a third-party end-user occupying an area containing distribution piping
from the distribution pipeline system who routinely consumes gas from the
system.
(d) As used in this rule,
"sub-meter" means 1 of 2 or more meters for measuring different sections of gas
supply that is located downstream from a master meter.
(2) An operator shall not supply gas to any
new master meter system established on or after January 1, 2019 unless the
commission has provided a waiver.
(3) The design, construction, inspection, and
testing of additions to existing master meter systems are the responsibility of
the operator with the direct costs paid by the owner, unless the commission has
provided a waiver.
(4) Unless the
commission has provided a waiver, for master meter systems that were
established before January 1, 2019, an operator shall make efforts to negotiate
an operations and maintenance agreement with the master meter system owner that
ensures compliance with all applicable requirements of the gas safety standards
for that system. The direct cost to the operator for services performed under
this agreement, including an appropriate administrative overhead, may be
charged to the owner of the master meter system. The monthly charge per service
line must not exceed the residential meter charge or customer charge included
in the operators tariffs on January 1, 2018. An operator shall apply for any
necessary waivers under this subrule by January 1, 2020.
(5) Beginning March 15, 2019, all operators
shall provide an annual report to the commission describing the location, type
of facility served, number of services at each known master meter system in
service at the end of the previous calendar year, and the names and contact
information for all known master meter system owners with whom the operator is
unable to execute an operations and maintenance contract.
Notes
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