Rule Section: §192.943(a)

Waiver from reassessment interval in limited situations.

Rule Hierarchy:

• 192.943  When can an operator deviate from these reassessment intervals?
  • 192.943(a) Waiver from reassessment interval in limited situations.

Rule Language:

In the following limited instances, OPS may allow a waiver from a reassessment interval required by §192.939 if OPS finds a waiver would not be inconsistent with pipeline safety.

1. An operator who uses internal inspection as an assessment method may be able to justify a longer reassessment period for a covered segment if internal inspection tools are not available to assess the line pipe. To justify this, the operator must demonstrate that it cannot obtain the internal inspection tools within the required reassessment period and that the actions the operator is taking in the interim ensure the integrity of the covered segment.
2. Maintain product supply. An operator may be able to justify a longer reassessment period for a covered segment if the operator demonstrates that it cannot maintain local product supply if it conducts the reassessment within the required interval.

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Related Protocol Questions:

• F.06 Waiver from Reassessment Interval