Description: Pipeline operator public awareness regulations, which incorporate by reference American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 1162, Public Awareness Programs for Pipeline Operators
Intended Audience: This training is intended for both public awareness veterans and newcomers. Regardless of whether you are a pipeline safety inspector or work for a pipeline operator, understanding the evolution of the regulatory requirements will facilitate learning the current requirements.
Note:We recommend you have a copy of American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 1162, Public Awareness Programs for Pipeline Operators available for reference during this training. You can download a non-printable .pdf or order API RP 1162 at http://committees.api.org/pipeline/standards/.
Overall Objectives: Describe regulatory history and current requirements for pipeline operator public awareness programs
Summarize the process of creating and implementing a public awareness program
Highlight the differences in requirements for various types of pipeline systems
