740 likes | 921 Views
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.
E N D
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 • 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
State Participation Requirements • 60105 Certifications (cont) • Requires full cooperation during federal audits of pipeline safety program • Maintain certain documentation for audit purposes
State Participation Requirements • Interstate Agent Agreement • Obtained approval from OPS to assume inspection responsibilities
State Participation Requirements • Interstate Agent Agreement • Obtained approval from OPS to assume inspection responsibilities • Prepare and submit annual work plan
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
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
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
Personnel • Individual Qualifications (Recommended) • Experience in Pipeline Operations and/or, • Engineering background or related technical fields • May hire individuals with less then minimum qualifications
Personnel • Individual Qualifications (cont) • Program Manager should be knowledgeable of pipeline safety technology, enforcement applications, and administrative procedures. • Develop a love for Oklahoma City
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.
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
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
Personnel • Training (cont) • 2 courses (Integrity Management) • 6 CBT modules (Prerequisites for Gas IM) • List continues to expand
Personnel • Continuing Education • Industry Sponsored • NACE • NTSB • 40 hr HAZWOPR
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
Inspection & Compliance Program • Inspection • Develop and maintain a written plan for the pipeline safety program containing six elements… • Operator Data
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)
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
Inspection & Compliance Program • Types of Inspections • Standard
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