PHMSA Gas Integrity Management
Time: 11/08/2008 04:36 PM

Protocol Item H.08

H.08 General Requirements (Implementation of Additional Measures)

Verify that the operator has identified and implemented (or scheduled) additional measures beyond those already required by Part 192 to prevent a pipeline failure and to mitigate the consequences of a pipeline failure in a high consequence area: [§192.935(a)]

  1. Verify that a systematic, documented decision-making process is in place to decide which measures are to be implemented, involving input from relevant parts of the organization such as operations, maintenance, engineering, and corrosion control. [§192.935(a)]

  1. Verify that the decision-making process considers both the likelihood and consequences of pipeline failures. [§192.935(a)]

  1. Verify that additional measures are identified and documented and have actually been implemented, or scheduled for implementation. [§192.935(a)]

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