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Pipeline public electronic information files can be found here under one of the categories listed below. For any information not found you may solicit the Office of Pipeline Safety under the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) and receive it if it is available. For more information on how to obtain files through FOIA, click the FOIA link on the right.

Topics of Interest

Pipeline Near Misses from the Field

	Glossary
	Pipeline terms and definitions.

Pipeline Replacement Updates

Pipeline Failure Investigation Reports

New Accident/Incident Form Webinars

Gas Distribution and Mechanical Fitting Failure Webinar

Portal Improvements and MFF Batch Upload Webinar

LNG Annual and Incident Report Webinar

User Fee Assessment

Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

	Training Publications
	Available for operators of various types and sizes of system

Alphabetical List of More Documents

Accountable Pipeline Safety and Partnership Act of 1996

Statutes and Mandates

Accountable Pipeline and Safety Partnership Act of 1996

Statutes and Mandates

Analysis of Facility Response Plan Review Finding: Final Report

Apr 30, 1999

Assessment of the Need for an Improved Inspection Program for Master Meter Systems

Technical Report

Jan 1, 2002

Call Before You Dig

Collaborative Framework for the Office of Pipeline Safety Cost-Benefit Analyses, Cost Benefit Report

Note: This is a final edition of this document.

Sep 2, 1999

Compliance and State Programs

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Pipeline Mapping, Appendix A

Note: This is a final edition of this document.

Sep 2, 1999

Emergency Special Permits

What are they and how to request one.

Evaluation Report of Liquid Pipeline Construction

Technical Report

Mar 7, 2008

Evaluation of LNG Facility Siting, Design, Construction, and Equipment

LNG facilities designed, constructed, replaced, relocated, or significantly altered after March 31, 2000

Mar 2, 2007

Extending Gas Integrity Management Reassessment Intervals Agenda

Jan 18, 2008

Feasibility Determination of Remotely Controlled Valves (RCV) on Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines

Sep 2, 1999

Federal and State Partners

Federal/State Authorities: State Programs

GAP Forum Files

Library files for the GAP forum

Nov 30, 2009

Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC)

Feb 7, 2014

Guidance Manual for Operators of Small Natural Gas Systems (June 2002 Edition)

The natural gas pipeline industry consists of transmission and distribution companies. These pipeline systems can be simple or complicated. However, all gas pipeline companies are held to the same safety standards.

Jun 3, 2002

Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Transporting Ethanol, Ethanol Blends, and other Biofuels

Notice of Policy Statement and request for comments

IMP Special Permits Presentation

Draft of the presentation to be given at the meeting

Dec 5, 2007

Interagency Research and Development Five-Year Program Plan

For Pipeline Safety Research as required by the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002

Dec 17, 2003

Internal Corrosion Control

A Regulatory Requirements Adequacy Review

Dec 31, 2007

Leak Detection Technology Study

As Required by Pub.L. No.109-468, The Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement and Safety Act of 2006

Dec 31, 2007

Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committee (LPAC)

Feb 7, 2014

Location Map: Inspector Training & Qualifications Division

Longhorn Pipeline Environmental Assessment

Technical Report

Memoranda of Understanding

NAPSR/NARUC

OQ Audit Issues 8-13-01

Aug 13, 2001

OQ Guide for Small Distribution Systems

Apr 1, 2004

OQ Implementation Issues (2003)

May 6, 2003

OQ Update 2005:
Operator Qualification Rules

Aug 24, 2005

Oil Pollution Act of 1990 Facility Response Plans

Operator Qualification History & Milestones

The OQ Program stems from a mandate in 1992 and continues through present Pipeline Safety Acts. Read the entire history.

Apr 2, 2004

Pipeline Failure Investigation Report

Technical Report

Mar 7, 2008

Pipeline Safety Research Annual Update Report Fiscal Year 2004

For Pipeline Safety Research as required by the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002

Dec 17, 2004

Pipeline Safety Research Annual Update Report Fiscal Year 2005

For Pipeline Safety Research as required by the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002

Dec 17, 2005

Pipeline Safety Research Annual Update Report Fiscal Year 2006

For Pipeline Safety Research as required by the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002

Dec 17, 2006

Pipeline Safety Research Annual Update Report Fiscal Year 2007

For Pipeline Safety Research as required by the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002

Dec 17, 2007

Pipeline State Listing

Listing of NASPR State Representatives.

Feb 19, 2015

Protecting Unusually Sensitive Areas from Rural Onshore Hazardous Liquid Gathering Lines and Low-stress Lines

Docket No. PHMSA-2003-15864; Notice 4 RIN 2137¿AD98

Report to Congress - PHMSA Interagency Research Development 5.15.07

Fiscal Year 2006 Update Report to Congress on the Five-Year Interagency Research and Development Program Plan for Pipeline Safety and Integrity.

Dec 17, 2006

Report to Congress - Qualification of Pipeline Personnel

Report on the Qualification of Pipeline Personnel

Jan 29, 2007

Report to Congress on Pipeline User Fees

A report that discloses the percentage of program funds and State grants that are dedicated to each of the following sectors: liquid pipelines, natural gas transmission pipelines,liquefied natural gas pipelines, and natural gas distribution pipelines

Apr 5, 2010

Report to Congress on Safety Reassessment Intervals for Natural Gas Pipelines

Apr 15, 2008

Response Options for Pipeline Operators in Compliance Proceedings

Options and guidance for operators involved in compliance proceedings.

State Pipeline Safety Programs

STATES PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL/STATE COOPERATIVE GAS AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID PIPELINE SAFETY PROGRAMS

Nov 25, 2014

Supplemental SCC Questinnaire

Gas Transmission or Liquid Pipeline

Mar 17, 2006

Top OQ Issues to Date (2004)

Dec 2, 2004

Training Guide for Operators of Small LP Gas Systems (April 2001 Ed.)

This manual for operators of small LP gas systems was developed to provide an overview of pipeline compliance responsibilities under the Federal pipeline safety regulations. It is designed for the non-technically trained person who operates a master meter system, a small municipal system, or small independent system.

Apr 1, 2001

USCG Planning volume worksheet

Jan 30, 2014