CHAPTER VII
OPERATOR QUALIFICATION
All operators of jurisdictional LP gas systems must have a written operator qualification program in place by April 27, 2001. By October 28, 2002, all employees performing covered tasks must be qualified to meet the requirements of 49 CFR Part 192, Subpart N of the federal pipeline safety regulations.
COVERED TASK
A covered task is an activity identified by the operator that fulfills all of the following four characteristics:
- Is performed on a pipeline facility.
- Is an operations or maintenance task (Note: This includes an emergency
response task.).
- Is performed as a requirement of 49 CFR Part 192 of the federal pipeline
safety regulations.
- Affects the operation or integrity of the pipeline.
OPERATOR QUALIFICATION PROGRAM
The written qualification program must include provisions to:
Identify covered tasks.
Ensure that individuals are qualified.
Allow unqualified individuals to perform a covered task while under the
observation of a qualified individual.
Evaluate the individual’s qualifications in the event of an incident.
Evaluate the individual if there is reason to believe that the individual
is no longer
qualified.
Inform the qualified individual of any changes affecting the covered task.
Determine intervals for re-qualification.
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Chapter VII – 11/30/2000