FAQ-97: Notifications - types
Question: What types of notifications are required by the rule?
Answer: The notifications required by the rule are:
- Substantial change to program implementation or significant change to schedule for carrying out elements. (Within 30 days of adoption). The notification should include a description of the changes and the basis on which they were made
- Inability to meet remediation deadlines in the rule and unable to reduce pressure (When operator determines schedules cannot be met). A description of defects/repairs needed, reason for delay, why pressure can’t be reduced, basis for concluding delay won’t jeopardize health or environment, schedule for repair, other mitigative actions planned should be included.
- Use of technology other than in-line inspection, Direct Assessment, or pressure testing for conducting assessments. (180 days prior to assessment). The operator should provide a description of the "other technology", its basis for concluding that the method will result in equivalent understanding of pipe condition, and its schedule for assessment.
In addition, all notifications must include information about the pipe segments and HCAs involved.
These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are intended to clarify, explain, and promote better understanding of the pipeline integrity management rules. These FAQs are not substantive rules and do not create rights, assign duties, or impose new obligations not outlined in the existing integrity management regulations and standards. Requests for informal interpretations regarding the applicability of one or more of the pipeline integrity management rules to a specific situation may be submitted to PHMSA in accordance with 49 C.F.R. ยง 190.11.
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