context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Gas." As defined in 49 CFR 192.3 (relating to definitions).
"Hazardous liquid." As defined in 49 CFR 195.2 (relating to
definitions).
"Shutoff valve." A mechanical device used to control the
flow of gas or liquid that may be used solely for fully open or
closed applications, to control the direction of flow or to
throttle flow or regulate pressure. The term includes a plug
valve, ball valve, globe valve and gate valve.
"Transmission." The transportation, other than gathering, of
gas through a transmission line as that term is defined in 49
CFR 192.3 or of hazardous liquids through a pipeline as that
term is defined in 49 CFR 195.2.
§ 1542. Automatic or remote controlled shutoff valves for gas
transmission pipelines.
(a) General rule.--All facilities of a public utility
engaged in the transmission of gas placed into service after the
effective date of this section shall have automatic or remote
controlled shutoff valves installed as provided under this
section.
(b) Installation.--In addition to any other valves installed
by the public utility, the public utility shall install at least
one automatic or remote controlled shutoff valve at each
location required under 49 CFR 192.179 (relating to transmission
line valves).
(c) Testing frequency.--The public utility shall test each
automatic and remote controlled shutoff valve on an annual
basis. Records of the testing shall be provided annually to each
municipality in which the automatic or remote controlled shutoff
valve is tested.
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