49 C.F.R. § 195.252 Backfilling.
Title 49 - Transportation
When a ditch for a pipeline is backfilled, it must be backfilled in a manner that: (a) Provides firm support under the pipe; and (b) Prevents damage to the pipe and pipe coating from equipment or from the backfill material. [Amdt. 195–78, 68 FR 53528, Sept. 11, 2003]
Title 49: Transportation
PART 195—TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS BY PIPELINE
Subpart D—Construction
§ 195.252 Backfilling.