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1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This industry standard provides a functional description of onshore gas gathering pipelines for the sole purpose of providing users with a practical guide for determining the application of the definition of gas gathering in the federal Gas Pipeline Safety Standards, 49 CFR Part 192, and state programs implementing these standards.

The definition of "gas gathering" reflects the varied nature of the gas industry throughout the country. Because of the regional and operational diversity within the gas industry, additional guidance--either within the regulation or through incorporation of a recognized industry standard--is necessary to ensure appropriate and consistent application of the gas gathering line definition. This Recommended Practice was developed as such a standard through the joint efforts of the regulated community.