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Presentation Objectives

• Review meeting agenda• Review basic ground rules• Provide OPS’ current perspective

on hazardous liquid integrity management° Our goals° Why this approach now° Our objectives° What have we accomplished° What’s next° What else is going on at OPS

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AgendaJuly 23, 2002

• 8:40 am: Integrity Management - Our Current Perspective

• 9:15 am: Impacts of Integrity Management to Date

• 9:30 am: Segment Identification Inspections - What Did OPS Learn?

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AgendaJuly 23, 2002 (cont.)

• 10:20 am: Integrity Management Rule Enforcement

• 10:40 am: National Pipeline Mapping System and Integrity Management

• 11:10 am: Comprehensive Inspection Approach

• 11:40 am: Question & Answer Session

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AgendaJuly 23, 2002 (cont.)

• 1:30 pm: Comprehensive Inspection Protocols - Panel

• 4:00 pm: Question and Answer Session

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AgendaJuly 24, 2002

• 8:10 am: Ensuring Success in Integrity Management

• 9:10 am: Notification Submission and Review

• 9:50 am: FAQs - What You Need to Know About Integrity Management

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AgendaJuly 24, 2002 (cont.)

• 10:20 am: Question and Answer Session

• 11:20 am: Summary and Path Forward

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Agenda July 23-24, 2002 (cont.)

Demo’s & Assistance Available for:

• National Pipeline Mapping System

• Implementing Integrity Management Web Site

• Grand Ballroom C

• Today 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

• Tomorrow 8:00 am to 12 noon

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National Pipeline Mapping System

• General GIS Issues• OPS pipeline data collection efforts• OPS' "GIS-lite" application (Offline

Mapping Application)° Demo & downloading Internet software ° Data incorporation & software limitations

• Details of HPA and OPA data changes based on 1990 vs. 2000 Census

• CNW changes and data availability• OPS Internet Mapping Application

development plans

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Basic Ground Rules

• Copies of presentations will be available at:http://primis.rspa.dot.gov/iim

• Question and answer format and follow-up through FAQ’s° Please state name and affiliation° Questions only – this is not a promotional opportunity° Cards are available, but priority to spoken

• Attendance list is not available

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Hazardous Liquid Pipeline

Integrity Management

OPS’ Current Perspective

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Integrity Management Goals

• Accelerate assessments of lines in High Consequence Areas (HCAs)

• Promote rigorous, systematic management of pipeline integrity

• Enhance governmental oversight of pipeline company integrity plans and programs

• Increase public assurance in pipeline safety

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Why This Approach Now?

• Pipeline testing is important, but alone it is not enough

• Recent high consequence accidents might have been prevented by better integration of information

• Risk Management demos provided insight into solution: improved management systems

• Need to address all risks in a comprehensive, but balanced manner

• Technological and interpretative advances

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Integrity Management Objectives

• Integrity Management Program development process has been extremely transparent

• IMP development procedures are available via the internet: http://primis.rspa.dot.gov/iim

• IMP oversight objectives:° Clarity of regulatory expectations

° Nationally consistent oversight program

° Quality of results

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Clarity of Regulatory Expectations

• Implementing Integrity Management Website° Flowchart of Operator Actions

for Compliance° Process Steps for Compliance° Final Rule° Implementation Timeline° Glossary of Terms° Frequently Asked Questions

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Nationally Consistent Oversight

• HQ/Field Partnership for Program Development

• Standardized Inspection Protocols

• Detailed Field Guidance for Inspectors

• Field Testing & Reset Meetings• Aggressive Training Schedule for

Federal and State Inspectors• IT Solutions: Team Collaboration

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Quality of Results

• Systematic Approach• National Consistency• Team Approach for Balanced

Perspective• Structured Enforcement

° NOPV for serious issues° NOA to foster continuous

improvement

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What Have We Accomplished?

• Researched, drafted and finalized rules covering all hazardous liquid pipelines

• Designed systematic approach to oversight

• Designed and developed the Integrity Management Website and IMP Team collaboration application

• Conducted initial public meeting in August 2001

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What Have We Accomplished?

• Developed consensus FAQ’s to address public and industry questions

• Developed “Quick Hit” inspection protocols and guidance for inspectors

• Field tested, adjusted, and trained our Federal team

• Performed “Quick Hit” Inspections covering 85% of the Nation’s hazardous liquid pipelines in 90 days

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What Have We Accomplished?

• Developed enforcement actions to address violations or inadequacies

• Developed comprehensive inspection protocols and guidance for inspectors

• Developed IMP training for all Federal and State inspectors

• Began IMP training programs• Recruiting new senior inspectors

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What’s Next

• Large Liquid Operator IM Inspection° Comprehensive inspections start next month° Projecting completion of all large operators by early

2004

• Small liquid operator IM inspection° Start next Spring° Strong role for our State partners

• Natural gas IM rulemaking status• Integrity Management training• Obtaining expert technical assistance

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What Else is Going on at OPS

• Improved Data and Analysis° Incident report and annual reports° Integration of OPS’ databases° Integration with State partners

• Communications° CATS – Community Assistance and

Technical Services° Recommended Practice on public

education and awareness – see:http://www.api.org/pipelinepublicawareness/

° Pipeline 101° First Responder Training

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What Else is Going on at OPS

• O&M and New Construction Inspections

• Accident Investigation & Follow-up• Operator Qualification Oversight• Pipeline Security

° Development of standards° Oversight on preparedness° Regional security drills

• Reinvigorated R&D Program• Damage Prevention & the CGA