31Testing of natural gas

31 Testing of natural gas

31 Testing of natural gas

(1) A reticulator must not convey natural gas through a distribution pipeline unless the reticulator has tested the gas, or caused the gas to be tested, to ascertain whether the gas is compliant natural gas.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—2,000 penalty units, or

(b) for an individual—100 penalty units.

(2) The testing must be conducted in accordance with—

(a) the reticulator’s safety and operating plan, and

(b) additional requirements, if any, imposed on the reticulator by the Secretary by written notice.

(3) A testing agency must keep a register of all test results at the agency’s main office.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—2,000 penalty units, or

(b) for an individual—100 penalty units.

(4) If a test has been performed to determine a derived value, the register of test results must include the raw measurements used to determine the derived value.

Example—

The Wobbe Index value is an example of a derived value.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—2,000 penalty units, or

(b) for an individual—100 penalty units.

(5) The testing agency must ensure the register of test results is open for public inspection during ordinary business hours.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—2,000 penalty units, or

(b) for an individual—100 penalty units.

(6) The testing agency must ensure information from the register is made available—

(a) to the Secretary—on request and at no cost, and

(b) to other persons—on request and on payment of a reasonable fee fixed by the testing agency.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—2,000 penalty units, or

(b) for an individual—100 penalty units.