(1) The manual prepared in accordance with rule 4(a) shall accord with internationally accepted standards which include

(a) information on operating and maintenance activities of the natural gas transmission pipeline system;

(b) detailed plans and instructions for employees on the operation and maintenance procedures for natural gas facilities during normal operations and repairs;

(c) plans to give particular attention to those portions of the facilities that present the greatest risk to the pub lie in the event of an emergency or because of construction or extraordinary maintenance requirements;

(d)provision for periodic inspections along the route of existing pipelines or mains and the utility’s facilities; and

(e) Procedures for continuing surveillance of the checking and addressing variations from normal operations.

(2)The manual shall be reviewed and updated by the utility at least once each calendar year.

(3)Appropriate parts of the manual shall be kept at locations where operations, and maintenance activities are conducted.