Regulation 25—Corrosion control procedures(1) Subject to paragraphs 8.3 and 8.6 of the Eighth Schedule the operator shall protect each buried or submerged pipeline against external corrosion and ensure the following conditions:(a) the provision of an external protective coating that meets the requirements of paragraph 8.11 to 8.15 of the Eighth Schedule;(b) the provision of a cathodic protection system that is designed to protect the pipeline installed; and(c) the operation of the pipeline within one year after the completion of construction.(2) A person qualified in the discipline of pipeline corrosion control or another person under the direction of that person shall conduct corrosion control procedures in accordance with requirements set out under paragraph 8.2 of the Eighth Schedule.