Integrity Management Inspection Process Louisiana Pipeline Safety Seminar August 2003

1. Integrity Management Inspection ProcessLouisiana Pipeline Safety SeminarAugust 2003

2. IM Inspection Schedule

3. Segment Identification and Completeness Check: Objectives Confirm Segments Affecting HCAs have been Identified (Required by 12/31/01) Assure Baseline Assessment Plans and IM Frameworks have Essential Elements Review of Quick Hit Inspections

4. 40 Inspections ~ 159,000 Miles of Pipe Percentage of Operator Mileage Identified that “Could Affect” HCAs = 39% Median – 44% Maximum – 100% Minimum – 0% Review of Quick Hit Inspections

5. Integrity Management Inspection Scope Inspection Preparation Overview of Example Inspection Inspection Documentation Presentation Topics

6. Separate from Standard Inspections All Integrity Management Program Requirements in 195.452 Baseline Assessment Plans Integrity Management Program Elements Follow-up on Segment Identification Issues from “Quick Hit” Inspections Integrity ManagementInspection Scope

7. Program Implementation, including: Integrity Assessments Completed Repairs Preventive and Mitigative Actions Performance Measures Inspection Scope (cont’d)

8. Integrity Management Inspection Scope Inspection Preparation Overview of Example Inspection Inspection Documentation Presentation Topics

9. Inspection Logistics Inspection Physical Arrangements Team Size and Composition Inspection Topics Operator Personnel Needed Inspection Schedule and Estimated Duration for each Phase of Inspection IMDB Access for Operator Inspection Team Access to Records, Documentation Inspection Preparation Coordination/Interaction with Operator

10. Review: Operator Assets (Pipelines and Facilities) within Scope of Inspection QH Inspection Issues Obtain: System Maps IM Program Documentation Provide: Inspection Protocols Performance Data Form In-line Inspection Results Summary Form System Leak Detection Capabilities Form Inspection Preparation Coordination/Interaction with Operator

11. Summarize Accident/Failure History Recent, Significant Compliance Concerns Segment Identification Inspection Results Notification Information: IMDB State and Region Identified Issues Specific Areas for Segment Identification Verification Review with Team Members at Team Pre-Inspection Meeting OPS IM Team Preparation

12. Multi-Region Teams Reflective of Regions with Operator’s facilities Inspectors with IM Inspection Experience Rotate in New OPS Inspectors Over Time Inspectors Receive Set of IM Courses On-the-Job Training with Experienced IM Inspectors Current Inspection Team Composition (OPS)

13. States to be Invited by Operators to Inspection Operator has Facilities in State States with Interstate Agent Status States with Intrastate Programs State Participants Will Also Complete IM Training State Input to Inspection Encouraged Inspection Preparation:Team Composition (States)

14. Integrity Management Inspection Scope Inspection Preparation Overview of Example Inspection Inspection Documentation Presentation Topics

15. Duration: 4-9 Days Could be Longer for Operators with: Large Systems Large Number of Assessments Completed Geographically Separated Operating Units At least 1 week Separation between First and Second Weeks Overview of Example Large Operator Inspection

16. Begin Monday Afternoon Introductions/Review Agenda Operator Introductory Presentation of IM Program Example IM InspectionDay 1

17. Segment Identification Review Methods Address Issues from Quick Hit Inspections Additional Verification of Segments Example IM InspectionDay 2

18. Risk Analysis Process Completed Risk Analysis Results Example IM InspectionWeek 1, Day 3

19. Baseline Assessment Plan Review Approach for Assessment Method Selection Segment Prioritization Methodology Segment Specific Threats & Assessment Methods OPS Team Caucus to Prepare Feedback Example IM InspectionWeek 1, Day 4

20. Week 1 Close Out Meeting with Operator Inspection Issues from First Week Conclude Week 1 Noon Friday IM InspectionsConclusion of Week 1, Day 5

21. Start Monday Afternoon Discussion/Resolution of Week 1 Issues Integrity Assessment Results Approach Example IM InspectionWeek 2, Day 1

22. Integrity Assessment Results Approach (cont’d) Verify Schedule is Met for Completed Assessments Results from Completed Assessments Repair & Mitigation Records for Conditions Identified through Integrity Assessments Example IM InspectionWeek 2, Day 2

23. Approach to Evaluate Additional Preventive & Mitigative Actions Preventive & Mitigative Action Decisions & Implementation Evaluation and Implementation of EFRDs & Leak Detection System Enhancements Example IM InspectionWeek 2, Day 3

24. Continual Integrity Assessment and Evaluation Approach Performance Evaluation Approach OPS Team Caucus to Prepare Feedback Example IM Inspection Week 2, Day 4

25. Exit Interview Follow-up to Inspection Issues Define Follow-up Field Verifications and Subsequent Inspections (if needed) Complete Week 2 Noon Friday Example IM Inspection Week 2, Days 5

26. Team can use Subsets of Inspectors for Specific Tasks (Team Lead Discretion) Team may Conduct Daily (or more frequent) Debriefs Summarize Day’s Results & Plan Next Day’s Activities Identify Potential Issues Team will Keep Operator Informed about Changes to the Schedule Order of Inspection and Time Allotted are Guides Only General Inspection Subjects

27. Sequential Completion of Protocol Questions Operator Presentations and Follow-up Questions General Discussion of Each Program Element, guided by Protocol Questions and Topics Take Time to Read Program Documentation Different Approaches for Conducting Inspection Using Protocols

28. Support Consistency for Performance-based Requirements Evaluations Reference for Teams During Inspections Reflect OPS Knowledge Base Acquired during Inspections Continues to Improve Practical Guidance for Inspecting Operator Processes Compliance Basis Supplemental Guidance

29. Integrity Management Inspection Scope Inspection Preparation Overview of Example Inspection Inspection Documentation Presentation Topics

30. Responses to Protocol Questions Inspection Notes Potential Issues Inspection Summary Report Inspection Executive Summary Enforcement Documents Performance Related Data Potential Improvements to Protocols and Guidance Inspection Documentation