PHMSA - Operator Qualification

Operator Qualification Training Requirements

To assure safety in the transport of hazardous gases and liquids in the nation's pipelines, pipeline operators who perform covered tasks must be qualified. Qualified means that an individual has been evaluated and can perform assigned covered tasks and recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

Operator Qualification Update 2005

The Operator Qualification (OQ) Program stems from a mandate in 1992 and continues through present Pipeline Safety Acts.

Enforcement Guidelines with Comments

OQ Audit Issue 8-13-01

Public Meetings

Operator Qualification Inspection Forms

Operator Qualification History

Additional Operator Qualifications Information

	OQ Protocols For Compliance Inspection Process
	The following information is to assist Federal and State pipeline inspectors who are evaluating operators' OQ programs.

OQ State/Federal Inspection Team

Operator Qualification Presentations

OQ Update 2005: Operator Qualification Rules

OQ Implimentation Issues (2003)

OPS Public Meeting on OQ (2004)

Protocol Summary Statistics (2005)

Top OQ Issues to Date (2004)