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Ohio Gas Association 2008 Spring Technical Seminar Operator Qualification

Topics. Known/Anticipated Changes to OQ RuleExcavation as a Covered TaskEvaluation RequirementsTraining as Required by OQOQ Questions and Answers. Known/Anticipated Changes to OQ Rule. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemakings, Notice of Proposed RulemakingsB31Q ActivityRegulatory Rumbling

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Ohio Gas Association 2008 Spring Technical Seminar Operator Qualification

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    1. Ohio Gas Association 2008 Spring Technical Seminar Operator Qualification Ted Ressler – PUCO Gas Pipeline Safety Panel Discussion Len Sledz – Professional Utility Resources Dick Dickerson – Utility Technologies International Moderator – Hoby Griset, Utility Technologies International

    2. Topics Known/Anticipated Changes to OQ Rule Excavation as a Covered Task Evaluation Requirements Training as Required by OQ OQ Questions and Answers

    3. Known/Anticipated Changes to OQ Rule Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemakings, Notice of Proposed Rulemakings B31Q Activity Regulatory Rumblings PUCO Case No. 05-463-GA-COI

    4. PUCO 05-463-GA-COI Requires OQ for new construction in Ohio What is the effective date? What tasks are covered? Who does it apply to? Rule also requires all Ohio Operators to inventory risers in their system; requires ongoing semiannual reporting of riser failures; investigation of failures must cover customer-owned service lines

    5. Excavation as a Covered Task “Excavation is considered a covered task” “Only qualified personnel must oversee all marking, trenching, and backfilling operations” Advisory Bulletin 1/17/2006, 71 FR 2613

    6. Evaluation Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be Demonstrated for Appropriate for Tasks Federal OQ Headquarters Inspection Form, Section 2.02 OQ Website Q&A 2.9

    7. Training as Required by OQ 192.805(h): After December 16, 2004, provide training, as appropriate, to ensure that individuals performing covered tasks have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the tasks in a manner that ensures the safe operations of pipeline facilities. PHSMA OQ Website Q&A 1.11

    8. Questions and Answers OQ Questions from Ohio Operators Why do we have to be retested every year on plastic fusion?

    9. Questions and Answers OQ Questions from Ohio Operators Why do we have to be re-qualified every three years if you don’t change job descriptions or change jobs when you’re not doing anything different?

    10. Questions and Answers OQ Questions from Ohio Operators Please explain how a contractor can obtain a DOT approved OQ program that will satisfy all operators

    11. Questions and Answers OQ Questions from Ohio Operators An Operator initially qualifies individuals by using MEA modules and a written test, plus MEA computer based training and a written test. Test scores are above 80% for both. Is it acceptable to re-qualify that individual, within the re-qualification timeline as determined by the operator, by using only MEA computer based training material and then passing a written exam?

    12. Questions and Answers OQ Questions from Ohio Operators 192.803 states that “Qualified means that an individual has been evaluated and can (a) Perform assigned covered tasks; and (b) Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions. The evaluation is normally documented with a written exam. How can we document that the individual is able to physically perform the tasks and is able to react to AOC’s in order to comply with this part of the code?

    13. Questions and Answers Other Questions ?

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