8. Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be emitting methane at or above the following levels at standard temperature and pressure and using detection devices in accordance with the manufacturer specifications for operation and maintenance:
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for type 1 LDAR surveys: 7 000 parts per million in volume of methane or 17 grams per hour of methane;
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(b)
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for type 2 LDAR surveys:
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(i)
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500 parts per million in volume of methane or 1 gram per hour of methane for aboveground components and for offshore components above the sea level;
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(ii)
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1 000 parts per million in volume of methane or 5 grams per hour of methane for the second step of LDAR surveys of underground components;
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(iii)
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7 000 parts per million in volume of methane or 17 grams per hour for offshore components below the sea level or below the seabed.
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