(a) Excavation damage means any impact that results in the need to repair or replace an underground facility due to a weakening, or the partial or complete destruction, of the facility, including, but not limited to, the protective coating, lateral support, cathodic protection or the housing for the line device or facility.

(b) Hazardous leak means a leak as defined in section 255.811 of this Part.

(c) Gas Distribution Pipeline Integrity Management Plan or GDPIM Plan means a written explanation of the mechanisms or procedures the operator will use to implement its GDPIM management program and to ensure compliance with sections 255.1003 through 255.1015 of this Part.

(d) Gas Distribution Pipeline Integrity Management Program or GDPIM Program means an overall approach by an operator to ensure the integrity of its gas distribution system.

(e) Mechanical fitting means a mechanical device used to connect sections of pipe. The term mechanical fitting applies only to:

(f) Small LPG operator means an operator of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution pipeline that serves fewer than 100 customers from a single source.