Kinder Morgan Illinois Pipeline LLC
Original Volume No. 1
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Effective Date: 12/01/2007, Docket: RP08- 34-000, Status: Effective
Original Sheet No. 209 Original Sheet No. 209 : Effective
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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17.7 METERING STANDARDS
All meters (including Ultrasonic, orifice, turbine,
rotary and diaphragm type) shall be installed in accordance with the
following standards, where applicable:
(a) Measurement of Gas by Multipath Ultrasonic Meters-
AGA 9
(b) Orifice Metering of Natural Gas-Specifications and
Installation Requirements-AGA 3, Part 2
(c) Orifice Metering of Natural Gas - Natural Gas
Applications-AGA 3, Part 3
(d) Measurement of Gas by Turbine Meters-AGA 7
17.8 NEW MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
If, at any time, a new method or technique is developed
with respect to gas measurement or the determination of the factors
used in such gas measurement, such new method or technique may be
substituted by KMIP in exercise of its reasonable judgment. KMIP
shall promptly inform all Shippers of any new techniques adopted.
17.9 CALIBRATION AND TEST OF METERS
The accuracy of all measuring equipment shall be
verified by KMIP at reasonable intervals, and if requested, in the
presence of representatives of Shipper, but neither Shipper nor KMIP
shall be required to verify the accuracy of such equipment more
frequently than once in any thirty (30) day period. If either party
at any time desires a special test of any measuring equipment, it
will promptly notify the other, and the parties shall then cooperate
to secure a prompt verification of the accuracy of such equipment.
17.10 CORRECTION OF METERING ERRORS
If, upon any test, any measuring equipment is found to
be inaccurate, such equipment shall be adjusted immediately to
measure accurately. If, upon any test, the measuring equipment in
the aggregate is found to be inaccurate by one percent (1%) or more
at a recording corresponding to the average hourly rate of gas flow
for the period since the last preceding test, any payments based
thereon shall be corrected pursuant to Section 11.5 hereof, at the
rate of such inaccuracy for any period which is known definitely or