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Roles and Responsibilities within the Pipeline Safety Program

Roles and Responsibilities within the Pipeline Safety Program. Overview. Participation Requirements Regulatory Responsibility Personnel Inspection & Compliance Program Failure Investigation and Safety Related Conditions Agency Program Performance. State Participation Requirements.

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Roles and Responsibilities within the Pipeline Safety Program

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  1. Roles and Responsibilities within the Pipeline Safety Program

  2. Overview • Participation Requirements • Regulatory Responsibility • Personnel • Inspection & Compliance Program • Failure Investigation and Safety Related Conditions • Agency Program Performance

  3. State Participation Requirements • Chapter 601, Title 49 of the US Code • Section 60105 Certifications • Adoption of federal safety standards • Provide for the enforcement of each standard (Civil Action/Penalties) • Agency authority to enforce Inspection, Maintenance and Administrative standards proscribed under Title 49

  4. State Participation Requirements • 60105 Certifications (cont) • Requires full cooperation during federal audits of pipeline safety program • Maintain certain documentation for audit purposes

  5. State Participation Requirements • Interstate Agent Agreement • Obtained approval from OPS to assume inspection responsibilities

  6. State Participation Requirements • Interstate Agent Agreement • Obtained approval from OPS to assume inspection responsibilities • Prepare and submit annual work plan

  7. State Participation Requirements • Interstate Agent Agreement • Obtained approval from OPS to assume inspection responsibilities • Prepare and submit annual work plan • Follow OPS guidelines for conducting inspections, investigations, preparing reports

  8. State Participation Requirements • Interstate Agent Agreement • Obtained approval from OPS to assume inspection responsibilities • Prepare and submit annual work plan • Follow internal OPS guidelines for conducting inspections, investigations, preparing reports, maintaining records • Perform other duties on behalf of and in partnership with OPS

  9. State Regulatory Responsibility • Adoption of Federal Regulations and Requirements • Waiver of Federal Regulations • Interstate facilities considered by OPS in consultation with interstate agent • For intrastate facilities, state must make notification to OPS of each waiver granted • Final approval by OPS

  10. Personnel • Individual Qualifications (Recommended) • Experience in Pipeline Operations and/or, • Engineering background or related technical fields • May hire individuals with less then minimum qualifications

  11. Personnel • Individual Qualifications (cont) • Program Manager should be knowledgeable of pipeline safety technology, enforcement applications, and administrative procedures. • Develop a love for Oklahoma City

  12. Personnel • Agency Staffing Levels • Must maintain adequate number of safety inspectors • Number determined by staffing formula and other considerations • OPS required to report to Congress qualification and staffing numbers annually.

  13. Personnel • Allocation of Effort • Each full-time inspector must devote a minimum of 85 field inspection days related to compliance activities • Reviewed during annual program evaluation

  14. Personnel • Training • Transportation Safety Institute • Develops and conducts courses related to enforcement of pipeline safety regulations • 16 courses (combined program) • 14 CBT modules (Prerequisites) • Completion within 3 yrs

  15. Personnel • Training (cont) • 2 courses (Integrity Management) • 6 CBT modules (Prerequisites for Gas IM) • List continues to expand

  16. Personnel • Continuing Education • Industry Sponsored • NACE • NTSB • 40 hr HAZWOPR

  17. Inspection & Compliance Program • Inspection • Should be conducted in a positive, constructive, and comprehensive manner • Effectiveness of program efforts • Quality of information obtained through inspections • Evaluation of operator compliance

  18. Inspection & Compliance Program • Inspection • Develop and maintain a written plan for the pipeline safety program containing six elements… • Operator Data

  19. Inspection & Compliance Program • Inspection • Develop and maintain a written plan for it’s pipeline safety program containing six elements… • Operator Data • Determining inspection priorities (scheduling)

  20. Inspection & Compliance Program • Inspection • Develop and maintain a written plan for it’s pipeline safety program containing six elements… • Operator Data • Determining inspection priorities (scheduling) • Provide for methodical, systematic, comprehensive, and consistent inspections

  21. Inspection & Compliance Program • Types of Inspections • Standard

  22. Inspection & Compliance Program • Standard Inspection (Preliminary work) • Make contact and schedule dates • Review O&M procedures, plans, and programs • Review inspection history • Annual reports • Pre-inspection field check

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