Information for the Propane Industry
The documents on this page are available to assist propane operators that
are subject to PURA jurisdiction.
The Guidance
Manual for Operators of LP Gas Systems , also known as the Small LP
Operators Handbook, was developed to provide a broad overview of pipeline
compliance responsibilities under federal pipeline safety regulations.
The LPG Operations, Maintenance and Emergency Plans document is a generic
set of plans that can be tailored to fit any propane
company. Redline versions showing the changes since the last version
can be found here:
LPG Operations, Maintenance and Emergency Plans 2022 redline version
LPG Operations, Maintenance and Emergency Plans 2024 redline version
LPG Operations, Maintenance and Emergency Plans 2025 redline version
The following files are available to help any propane company create
their Operator Qualification (OQ) program.
Guidelines
for Developing an Operator Qualification Program
Operator
Qualification Definitions
LPG
Operator Qualification Plan
A redline version showing the changes since the last version can be found here:
LPG Operator Qualification Plan 2025 redline version
The following files are available to help any propane company create their
Distribution Integrity Management Plan (DIMP).
Guidance for
LPG Distribution Integrity Management Plans
Distribution Integrity Management Plan
Distribution
Integrity Management Records
Distribution
Integrity Management Records - Sample
A redline version showing the changes since the last version can be found here:
Distribution Integrity Management Plan 2024 redline version
Distribution Integrity Management Plan 2025 redline version
Content last updated April 2025