Frequently-Asked Question FAQ #20

FAQ-20: Timing for Inclusion of New HCAs

Question: When must newly-identified HCAs be included in the program?

Answer: Over time, new HCAs may be identified, such as when population distributions change or new sites that are occupied by 20 or more persons are identified. Operators must consider such changes to determine whether new HCAs have been created. A newly-identified HCA must be incorporated into the integrity management program (including the baseline assessment plan) within one year of its identification. A baseline assessment for pipeline segments in newly identified HCAs must be performed within ten years of its identification.