§9.36 Report of LP-Gas Incident/Accident to RRC

In the event of any significant LP-gas incident, the Railroad Commission of Texas must notify the Alternative Fuels Safety (AFS) division.

Initial Notification: A licensee owning, operating, or servicing LP-gas equipment or installations must notify the AFS by telephone within 2 hours of discovering any event involving LP-gas that:

1. Results in death or hospitalization.

2. Requires facility shutdown.

3. Involves unintentional gas ignition requiring emergency response.

4. Occurs at an LP-gas vehicle installation.

5. Causes property damage of $5,000 or more.

6. Is significant due to traffic rerouting, evacuations, or media attention.

7. Is required to be reported to another state or federal agency.

The telephone notification to the Railroad Commission's 24-hour emergency line (512-463-6788 or 844-773-0305) must include:

1. Reporting operator's name

2. Incident location

3. Date and time of the incident

4. Fatalities and/or injuries

5. Operator's phone number

6. Immediate hazard status

7. Other relevant details

Initial Report: A completed LPG Form 20 must be submitted to AFS within 14 days of the initial notification or 5 business days after receiving the fire department's report, whichever is earlier. AFS may grant extensions.

AFS Review: AFS will review the report within five business days and notify the submitter of any required additional information. Incomplete reports may delay LP-gas operations.

Category P Licensee Incidents: Category P licensees must immediately notify their Category E or J supplier, who is responsible for reporting the incident to AFS.