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Frequently-Asked Question FAQ #179

FAQ-179: IM Program deadline if no HCAs initially

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Question: How long does an operator that has had no HCAs, and therefore no integrity management program, have to develop an integrity management program after it discovers a new HCA?

Answer: Section 192.905(c) requires that newly-identified HCAs be incorporated into an operator’s baseline assessment plan within one year from the date the area is identified. This requirement applies to operators who previously had no HCAs and thus no IM program. They must develop a program, which includes a baseline assessment plan, within one year to address the new areas (and any that may be identified later).

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. § 190.11.
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