PHMSA Gas Integrity Management Protocol Results Form

Explanation of Protocol Format

Each protocol element will have top-tier protocols that address the high level requirements. The regulatory requirement upon which the protocol is based is contained in brackets; e.g., [§192.905(a)]

Each top-tier protocol will have detailed "sub-tier" protocols which collectively lead the inspector to draw overall conclusions about compliance with the top-tier protocol. The regulatory requirement, upon which each sub-tier protocol is based, is also contained in brackets.

Notes on protocols:

Protocol Area L. Quality Assurance

L.01 Program Requirements for the Quality Assurance Process

Verify that a quality assurance process exists that meets the requirements of ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 12. [§192.911(l)]

L.01.a. Verify that responsibilities and authorities for the integrity management program have been formally defined. [ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 12.2(b)(2)]

L.01.a. Inspection Results    Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one.
No Issues Identified
Potential Issues Identified (explain in summary)
Not Applicable (explain in summary)

 

L.01.a. Inspection Issues Summary    Leave blank if no issue was identified.

 

L.01.b. Verify that reviews of the integrity management program and the quality assurance program have been specified to be performed on regular intervals, making recommendations for improvement. [ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 12.2(b)(3)]

L.01.b. Inspection Results    Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one.
No Issues Identified
Potential Issues Identified (explain in summary)
Not Applicable (explain in summary)

 

L.01.b. Inspection Issues Summary    Leave blank if no issue was identified.

 

L.01.c. Verify that corrective actions to improve the integrity management program and the quality assurance process have been documented and are monitored for effectiveness. [ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 12.2(b)(7)]

L.01.c. Inspection Results    Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one.
No Issues Identified
Potential Issues Identified (explain in summary)
Not Applicable (explain in summary)

 

L.01.c. Inspection Issues Summary    Leave blank if no issue was identified.

 

L.01.d. Verify that when an operator chooses to use outside resources to conduct any process that affects the quality of the integrity management program, the operator ensures the quality of such processes and documents them within the quality program. [ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 12.2(c)]

L.01.d. Inspection Results    Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one.
No Issues Identified
Potential Issues Identified (explain in summary)
Not Applicable (explain in summary)

 

L.01.d. Inspection Issues Summary    Leave blank if no issue was identified.

 

L.01 Documents Reviewed    (Tab from bottom-right cell to add additional rows.)
Document Number Rev Date Document Title

 

L.01 Inspection Notes

 

L.02 Personnel Qualification and Training Requirements

Verify that personnel involved in the integrity management program are qualified for their assigned responsibilities. [§192.911(l), §192.915 and ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 12(b)(4)]

L.02.a. Verify that the Integrity Management Program requires supervisory personnel to have the appropriate training or experience for their assigned responsibilities. [§192.915(a)]

L.02.a. Inspection Results    Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one.
No Issues Identified
Potential Issues Identified (explain in summary)
Not Applicable (explain in summary)

 

L.02.a. Inspection Issues Summary    Leave blank if no issue was identified.

 

L.02.b. Verify the qualification of personnel that carry out assessments and who evaluate assessment results. [§192.915(b)]

L.02.b. Inspection Results    Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one.
No Issues Identified
Potential Issues Identified (explain in summary)
Not Applicable (explain in summary)

 

L.02.b. Inspection Issues Summary    Leave blank if no issue was identified.

 

L.02.c. Verify the qualification of personnel who participate in implementing preventive and mitigative measures including: [§192.915(c)]

  1. Personnel who mark and locate buried structures.
  2. Personnel who directly supervise excavation work.
  3. Other personnel who participate in implementing preventive and mitigative measures as appropriate. [ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 12.2(b)(4)]
L.02.c. Inspection Results    Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one.
No Issues Identified
Potential Issues Identified (explain in summary)
Not Applicable (explain in summary)

 

L.02.c. Inspection Issues Summary    Leave blank if no issue was identified.

 

L.02.d. Verify that the personnel who execute the activities within the integrity management program are competent and properly trained in accordance with the quality control plan. [ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 11(a)(8) and ASME B31.8S-2004, Section 12.2(b)(4)]

L.02.d. Inspection Results    Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one.
No Issues Identified
Potential Issues Identified (explain in summary)
Not Applicable (explain in summary)

 

L.02.d. Inspection Issues Summary    Leave blank if no issue was identified.

 

L.02 Documents Reviewed    (Tab from bottom-right cell to add additional rows.)
Document Number Rev Date Document Title

 

L.02 Inspection Notes

 

L.03 Invoking Non-Mandatory Statements in Standards

Verify that non-mandatory requirements (e.g., "should" statements) from industry standards or other documents invoked by Subpart O (e.g., ASME B31.8S-2004 and NACE RP0502-2002) are addressed by one of the following approaches: [§192.7(a)]

L.03.a. Incorporated into the operator's plan and implemented as recommended in the standard; or

L.03.a. Inspection Results    Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one.
No Issues Identified
Potential Issues Identified (explain in summary)
Not Applicable (explain in summary)

 

L.03.a. Inspection Issues Summary    Leave blank if no issue was identified.

 

L.03.b. An equivalent alternative method for accomplishing the same objective is justified and implemented; or

L.03.b. Inspection Results    Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one.
No Issues Identified
Potential Issues Identified (explain in summary)
Not Applicable (explain in summary)

 

L.03.b. Inspection Issues Summary    Leave blank if no issue was identified.

 

L.03.c. A documented justification is included in the plan that demonstrates the technical basis for not implementing recommendations from standards or other documents invoked by Subpart O.

L.03.c. Inspection Results    Type an "X" in the applicable box below. Select only one.
No Issues Identified
Potential Issues Identified (explain in summary)
Not Applicable (explain in summary)

 

L.03.c. Inspection Issues Summary    Leave blank if no issue was identified.

 

L.03 Documents Reviewed    (Tab from bottom-right cell to add additional rows.)
Document Number Rev Date Document Title

 

L.03 Inspection Notes