(a) At least 30 days prior to the start of scheduled construction or reconstruction of any liquid petroleum pipeline, the corporation shall file with the office of gas and water of the department in Albany, a letter of intent and a report of specifications as required under section 258.13 of this Part. The letter of intent need not include said specifications if the length of the pipeline is less than 500 feet. The office of gas and water of the department in Albany shall be promptly notified in writing of any significant change affecting the initial filing.

(b) Before any liquid petroleum pipeline is placed in operation, a report shall be filed with the office of gas and water of the department in Albany certifying the maximum operating pressure to which the pipeline is intended to be operated and also certifying that the pipeline has been constructed and tested in accordance with the rules prescribed herein.

(c) The maximum operating pressure of a liquid petroleum pipeline shall not be increased without the written permission of the office of gas and water of the department in Albany. At least 90 days prior to a proposed increase in the maximum operating pressure of any liquid petroleum pipeline, an acceptable program stating the investigative, testing, and corrective measures (including cathodic protection, leak history, detection and repair of leaks, and specifications of pipe and other facilities) to be taken before the pressure increase is made, shall be submitted.