Each protocol element will have top-tier protocols that address the high level requirements. The regulatory requirement upon which the protocol is based is contained in brackets; e.g., [§192.905(a)]
Each top-tier protocol will have detailed "sub-tier" protocols which collectively lead the inspector to draw overall conclusions about compliance with the top-tier protocol. The regulatory requirement, upon which each sub-tier protocol is based, is also contained in brackets.
Notes on protocols:If the operator elects to use ECDA, verify that the operator develops and implements an ECDA plan in accordance with §192.925.
D.01.a. Verify that the operator developed a documented ECDA plan, and developed procedures to implement the plan. [§192.925(b)]
D.01.a. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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Verify that the ECDA Pre-assessment process complies with ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 6.4 and NACE RP0502-2002 to (1) determine if ECDA is feasible for the pipeline to be evaluated, (2) identify ECDA regions and (3) select Indirect Inspection Tools. [§192.925(b)(1)]
D.02.a. Verify that the operator identifies and collects adequate data to support ECDA pre-assessment. [NACE RP0502-2002, Section 3.2]
D.02.a. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.02.b. Verify that the operator conducts an ECDA feasibility assessment by integrating and analyzing the data collected. [NACE RP0502-2002, Section 3.3]
D.02.b. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.02.c. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.02.c. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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D.02.d. Verify that the operator identifies ECDA Regions based on the use of data integration results applied to specified criteria. [NACE RP0502-2002, Section 3.5]
D.02.d. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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Not Applicable (explain in summary) |
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D.02.e. Verify that the operator applies more restrictive criteria when conducting ECDA for the first time on a covered segment. [§192.925(b)(1)(i)]
D.02.e. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.02.e. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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Verify that the ECDA Indirect Examination process complies with ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 6.4 and NACE RP0502-2002, Section 4 to identify and characterize the severity of coating fault indications, other anomalies, and areas at which corrosion activity may have occurred or may be occurring, and establish priorities for excavation. [�192.925(b)(2)]
D.03.a. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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Not Applicable (explain in summary) |
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D.03.b. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.03.c. Verify that the operator applies more restrictive criteria when conducting ECDA for the first time on a covered segment. [�192.925(b)(2)(i)]
D.03.c. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.03.c. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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Verify that the ECDA Direct Examination process complies with ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 6.4 and NACE RP0502-2002, Section 5 to collect data to assess corrosion activity and remediate defects discovered. [NACE RP0502-2002, Section 5.1.1 and §192.925(b)(3)]
D.04.a. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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Potential Issues Identified (explain in summary) | |
Not Applicable (explain in summary) |
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D.04.b. Verify that the operator determines the remaining strength at locations where corrosion defects are found. Any corrosion defects discovered during direct examinations must be remediated in accordance with �192.933. [�192.925(b)(3)(ii), �192.933, and NACE RP0502-2002, Section 5.5]
D.04.b. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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Potential Issues Identified (explain in summary) | |
Not Applicable (explain in summary) |
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D.04.c. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.04.c. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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D.04.d. Verify that the operator mitigates or precludes future external corrosion resulting from significant root causes. [NACE RP0502-2002, Section 5.7]
D.04.d. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.04.e. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.04.f. As appropriate, verify the basis upon which the operator may reclassify and reprioritize indications in accordance with any of the provisions that are specified in NACE RP0502-2002, Section 5.9. [�192.925(b)(3)(iv)]
D.04.f. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.04.g. Verify the operator establishes and implements criteria and internal notification procedures for any changes in the ECDA Plan, including changes that affect the severity classification, the priority of direct examination, and the time frame for direct examination of indications. [�192.925(b)(3)(iii), �192.909, and �192.911(k)]
D.04.g. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.04.h. Verify that the operator has a process to consider the use of assessment methods other than ECDA (i.e., ILI or Subpart J pressure test) to assess the impact of defects other than external corrosion (e.g., mechanical damage and stress corrosion cracking) discovered during direct examination. [NACE RP0502-2002, Section 5.1.5 and �192.933]
D.04.h. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.04.h. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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D.04.i. Verify that the operator applies more restrictive criteria when conducting ECDA for the first time on a covered segment. [�192.925(b)(3)(i)]
D.04.i. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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Verify that the ECDA Post assessment process complies with ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 6.4 and NACE RP0502-2002, Section 6, to (1) define reassessment intervals and (2) assess the overall effectiveness of the ECDA process. [§192.925(b)(4) and §192.939]
D.05.a. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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No Issues Identified | |
Potential Issues Identified (explain in summary) | |
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D.05.a. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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D.05.b. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.05.b. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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D.05.c. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.05.c. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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D.05.d. Verify the operator's process has incorporated feedback at all appropriate opportunities throughout the ECDA process to demonstrate feedback and continuous improvement. [§192.907(a) and NACE RP0502-2002, Section 6.5]
D.05.d. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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If the operator elects to use ICDA, verify that the operator develops and implements an ICDA plan in accordance with §192.927.
D.06.a. Verify that the operator developed a documented ICDA plan [§192.927(c)]
D.06.a. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.06.b. Verify that the operator's plan contains provisions for carrying out ICDA on the entire pipeline in which covered segments are present, except that application of the remediation criteria of §192.933 may be limited to covered segments. [§192.927(c)(5)(iii)]
D.06.b. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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Not Applicable (explain in summary) |
D.06.b. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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D.06.c. Verify that the operator implements the ICDA plan. [§192.927(c)]
D.06.c. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.06.c. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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For dry gas systems, verify that the operator gathers, integrates and analyzes data and information to accomplish pre-assessment objectives and identify ICDA Regions. [§192.927(c)(1), §192.927(c)(2), ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 6.4.2, ASME B31.8S-2004, Appendix A2 and ASME B31.8S-2004, Appendix B2]
D.07.a. Verify that the operator's plan defines criteria to be applied in making key decisions (e.g., region identification, feasibility determinations) in implementing the pre-assessment stage of the ICDA process. [§192.927(c)(5)(i)]
D.07.a. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.07.b. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.07.c. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.07.c. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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D.07.d. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.07.d. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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D.07.e. Verify that the operator's plan contains provisions for applying more restrictive criteria for pre-assessment and region identification when conducting ICDA for the first time on a covered segment. [§192.927(c)(5)(ii)]
D.07.e. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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For dry gas systems, verify that the operator (1) identifies locations where internal corrosion is most likely in each ICDA region and (2) performs direct examinations of those locations. [§192.927(b), 192.927(c)(3), ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 6.4 and ASME B31.8S-2004, Appendix B2]
D.08.a. Verify that the operator's plan defines criteria to be applied in making key decisions (e.g., identifying locations most likely to have internal corrosion, selection of examination tools) in implementing the direct examination stage of the ICDA process. [§192.927(c)(5)(i)]
D.08.a. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.08.b. Verify the operator has identified locations where internal corrosion is most likely to exist in each ICDA region and where electrolyte accumulation is predicted. [§192.927(c)(3), ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 6.4.2 and ASME B31.8S-2004, Appendix B2.3]
D.08.b. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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Not Applicable (explain in summary) |
D.08.b. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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D.08.c. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.08.d. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.08.e. Verify that the operator's plan contains provisions for applying more restrictive criteria for the direct examination when conducting ICDA for the first time on a covered segment [§192.927(c)(5)(ii)]
D.08.e. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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For dry gas systems, verify that the operator performs post-assessment evaluation of ICDA effectiveness and continued monitoring of covered segments where internal corrosion has been identified. [§192.927(c)(4)]
D.09.a. Verify that the operator's plan defines criteria to be applied in making key decisions (e.g., reassessment interval determination, techniques for monitoring internal corrosion) in implementing the post-assessment evaluation stage of the ICDA process. [§192.927(c)(5)(i)]
D.09.a. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.09.b. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.09.b. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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D.09.c. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.09.d. Verify that the operator's plan contains provisions for applying more restrictive criteria for the post-assessment when conducting ICDA for the first time on a covered segment [§192.927(c)(5)(ii)]
D.09.d. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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If the operator elects to use ICDA to assess a covered segment operating with electrolyte present in the gas stream (wet gas), verify that the operator develops and implements an ICDA plan in accordance with §192.927 which addresses the following. [§192.927(b)]
D.10.a. Verify that the operator developed a documented ICDA plan which demonstrates how the operator will conduct ICDA on the entire pipeline in which covered segments are present to effectively address internal corrosion. [§192.927(c)]
D.10.a. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.10.b. Verify the operator has provided notification to PHMSA, and applicable state or local safety authorities, of an ICDA wet gas "other technology" application in accordance with �192.921 (a) (4) or �192.937 (c) (4). [�192.927(b)]
D.10.b. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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If the operator elects to use SCCDA, verify that the operator's SCCDA evaluation process complies with ASME B31.8S-2004, Appendix A3 in order to identify whether conditions for SCC of gas line pipe are present and to prioritize the covered segments for assessment. [§192.929(b)(1)]
D.11.a. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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Verify that covered segments (for which conditions for SCC are identified) are assessed, examined, and the threat remediated. [§192.929(b)(2)]
D.12.a. Verify that, if conditions for SCC are present, that the operator conducts an assessment using one of the methods specified in ASME B31.8S-2004, Appendix A3.
D.12.a. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.12.b. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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D.12.b. Inspection Issues Summary Leave blank if no issue was identified. |
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D.12.c. Verify that assessment results are used to determine reassessment intervals in accordance with §192.939(a)(3); (see Protocol F). [§192.939(a)(3)]
D.12.c. Inspection Results Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one. | |
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