Research & Development: Strengthening Consensus Standards

Collaborative research targeting consensus standards will feed new knowledge into the process of keeping standards relevant to their purpose. The PHMSA program is funding this related research to strengthen their scope and to expand their applicability. Significant time and resources are consumed reaching consensus on a research strategy at R&D forums and other stakeholder events. Given this, it’s imperative that knowledge from the research is transferred to sustain Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs). PHMSA is working diligently to measuring the research benefit of projects addressing standards while providing knowledge transfer to the standards-development process.

To ensure success with this research program objective, PHMSA and the Pipeline Standards-Developing Organizations Coordinating Council (PSDOCC) entered a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The MOA is improving cooperation and coordination between "the Parties" to simplify a more effective and efficient integration of pipeline safety research and development results into the development and revision of voluntary consensus technical standards. The systematic process described in the MOA is critical to ensure knowledge from pipeline safety research is transferred to end users.

• PHMSA & PSDOCC MOA

In 2007 PHMSA issued the first data call to relevant SDOs about how the collaborative research with industry is impacting their standards. This was the first time PHMSA contacted SDOs in this capacity and in line with actions described in the MOA. It will take multiple iterations working with SDOs to standardize their responses to these data calls so the public can understand the true impact.

PHMSA will contact relevant SDOs annually and capture the current status or final impact of that research addressing their standards. Many SDOs revise standards on a three or five year frequency so it could take multiple years to register the final and desired impact "Standard Revised." In addition, PHMSA and the PSDOCC must work harder to share the research with the SDO committees to ensure the results are factored when revising consensus standards.

The goal through coordination is to refine future SDO responses down to the following three:

1. The research results will be forwarded to committee officers for use in revising the standard.
   (Meaning no word yet on the impact but the committee should address this when reconvening)
2. The research was used in part to revise this standard.
   (Meaning the committee reviewed the research results and it was used in part to revise the standard)
3. The research was not used to revise this standard.
   (Meaning the committee reviewed the research results and it was decided that it would not be used to revise the standard)

The following section documents the program success in strengthening consensus standards.

Research Relevance with Standards Developing Organizations

Overall Investment with Strengthening Standards

Objective	Standards Addressed by Projects	Projects Addressing StandardsA	PHMSA
Strengthening Standards	43	110	$51.55M

Footnotes:

1. One project may impact multiple standards; thus the count shown here can and will be different from more-detailed counts.

Impact on Participating Standards Developing Organizations

No.	Organization Name	Standards Addressed by Projects	Projects Addressing StandardsA	PHMSAA
1.	American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)	7	21	$ 9.32M
2.	American Petroleum Institute (API)	10	26	$11.41M
3.	NACE International (NACE)	14	27	$ 6.37M
4.	National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)	1	6	$ 2.48M
5.	American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)	6	7	$ 3.39M
6.	Det Norske Veritas (DNV)	1	1	$ 0.17M
7.	American Welding Society (AWS)	3	3	$ 1.36M
8.	Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)	1	1	$ 0.14M

Footnotes:

1. Some projects impact multiple standards sometime from multiple SDOs; thus the counts and funding values shown here includes some double counting (sums to more than 100%), and has differences from more-detailed values shown further below.

Impact Status by Standards Developing Organization

No.	Organization Name	% AddressedA, B	% RevisedC	Standard Relevance CountD	Impact Meter
1.	American Petroleum Institute (API)	28%	30%	26
2.	American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)	22%	0%	21
3.	American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)	7%	0%	7
4.	American Welding Society (AWS)	3%	0%	3
5.	Det Norske Veritas (DNV)	1%	0%	1
6.	NACE International (NACE)	29%	7%	27
7.	National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)	6%	0%	6
8.	Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)	1%	0%	1

Footnotes:

1. The number of projects addressing an SDO divided by the number of projects the PHMSA program has addressing all consensus standards.
2. These percentages may not total 100% since some projects are targeting the development of new standards yet directed by an SDO.
3. The number of projects revising standards issued by an SDO divided by the number of projects addressing that same SDO.
4. The total number of PHMSA projects targeting consensus standards issued by an SDO.

Summary of Impacted Standards

Seq	Standard #	Standard Title	Projects Addressing Standard	Projects Used to Impact Standard	Identified Impacting Projects	PHMSA	SDO File
American Petroleum Institute (API)
1.	API 939-D	Technical Report - Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steel in Fuel Grade Ethanol: Review and Survey, Second Edition	2			$ 0.25M
2.	API 939-E	Technical Bulletin - Identification, Repair, and Mitigation of Cracking of Steel Equipment in Fuel Ethanol Service	2			$ 0.25M
3.	Publ 1163	In-line Inspection Systems Qualification Standard	1			$ 0.56M
4.	RP 1166	Excavation Monitoring and Observation	1			$ 0.07M
5.	RP 1177	Recommended Practice for Steel Pipeline Construction Quality Management Systems, 1st Edition	1	1	#504	$ 0.30M
6.	RP 1183	Assessment and Management of Dents in Pipelines	5	5	#146 #238 #358 #555 #557	$ 4.53M
7.	RP 579	Fitness-for-Service	2			$ 0.89M
8.	Spec 5L	Specification for Line Pipe	1			$ 0.14M
9.	Std 1104	Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities	9	2	#128 #133	$ 3.87M	/matrix/FilGet.rdm?fil=3646
10.	TR 939-D	Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steel in Fuel Grade Ethanol	2			$ 0.51M
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
1.	B31.12	Hydrogen Piping and Pipelines	4			$ 1.55M
2.	B31.3	2004 Process Piping	1			$ 0.14M
3.	B31.4	Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids	4			$ 1.63M
4.	B31.8	Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems	7			$ 4.10M
5.	B31.8 BS 7910	Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems	1			$ 0.17M
6.	B31.8S	Managing System Integrity of Gas Pipelines	3			$ 0.83M
7.	B31G/RSTRENG	Manual: Determining Remaining Strength of Corroded Pipelines	1			$ 0.87M
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
1.	D-4806	Specification for Denatured Fuel Ethanol for Blending with Gasolines for Use as Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel	2			$ 0.51M
2.	D2513	Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings	1			$ 0.58M
3.	D2657	Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings	1			$ 0.58M
4.	E1820	Standard Test Method for Measurement of Fracture Toughness	1			$ 0.80M
5.	E1961-98(2003)e1	Standard Practice for Mechanized Ultrasonic Examination of Girth Welds Using Zonal Discrimination with Focused Search Un	1			$ 0.35M
6.	E2472-06	Standard Test Method for Determination of Resistance to Stable Crack Extension under Low-Constraint Conditions	1			$ 0.55M
American Welding Society (AWS)
1.	A5.X	Filler Metal Specifications	1			$ 0.60M
2.	B4.0	Standard Methods for Mechanical Testing of Welds	1			$ 0.60M
3.	D10.12	Guide for Welding Mild Steel Pipe	1			$ 0.14M
Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
1.	DNV RP F-101	Submarine Pipeline Systems, October 2005	1			$ 0.17M
NACE International (NACE)
1.	RP 0105-2005	Liquid-Epoxy Coatings	1			$ 0.14M
2.	RP 0169	Control of External Corrosion on Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systems	1			$ 0.08M
3.	RP 0169-2002	Control of External Corrosion on Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systems	1			$ 0.45M
4.	RP 0178-2003	Fabrication Details, Surface Finish Requirements, and Proper Design Considerations for Tanks and Vessels to Be Lined for	1			$ 0.14M
5.	RP 0204-2004	Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) Direct Assessment Methodology	2			$ 0.73M
6.	RP 0303-2003	Field-Applied Heat-Shrinkable Sleeves	1			$ 0.14M
7.	RP 0394-94	Application, Performance, and Quality Control of Plant-Applied, Fusion-Bonded Epoxy External Pipe Coating	1			$ 0.24M
8.	RP 0502	Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology	12			$ 2.95M
9.	RP 0694-94	Commercial Blast Cleaning?	1			$ 0.24M
10.	SP 0206-2006	Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology for Pipelines Carrying Normally Dry Natural Gas (DG-ICDA)	1			$ 0.19M
11.	SP 0502	Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology	1			$ 0.25M
12.	TG 294	Above ground testing for coating condition assessment	1			$ 0.13M
13.	TG 305	Wet Gas ICDA Standard	2	1	#177	$ 0.47M
14.	TG 315	Liquid Petroleum ICDA Standard	1	1	#167	$ 0.18M
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
1.	59A	Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas	6			$ 2.48M
Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)
1.	SSPC-PA1	Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting	1			$ 0.14M

Research Programmatic Element and SDO Impact

SDO	Projects Addressing Standards	Project Results Used to Revise a Standard
Category: Threat Prevention
American Petroleum Institute (API)	2	1
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)	1
Category Sub-Totals:	3	1
Category: Anomaly Detection
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)	1
NACE International (NACE)	19	2
Category Sub-Totals:	20	2
Category: Anomaly Characterization
American Petroleum Institute (API)	6	5
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)	2
NACE International (NACE)	3
Category Sub-Totals:	11	5
Category: Anomaly Repair
American Petroleum Institute (API)	2
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)	2
Category Sub-Totals:	4	0
Category: Materials
American Petroleum Institute (API)	2
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)	6
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)	1
American Welding Society (AWS)	1
Det Norske Veritas (DNV)	1
NACE International (NACE)	5
Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)	1
Category Sub-Totals:	17	0
Category: Welding
American Petroleum Institute (API)	8	2
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)	6
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)	2
American Welding Society (AWS)	2
Category Sub-Totals:	18	2
Category: Joining
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)	2
Category Sub-Totals:	2	0
Category: Alternative Fuels
American Petroleum Institute (API)	6
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)	3
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)	2
Category Sub-Totals:	11	0
Category: Liquefied Natural Gas
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)	6
Category Sub-Totals:	6	0
Grand Totals:	92	10

Research Project and Addressed Standard Status and Impact

No.	Project Title	Project StatusA	SDO	Category	Standard No/Title	Confirmed	SDO Notes	File
Not Determined
1.	Pipeline Assessment and Repair Manual	Closed	API	Anomaly Repair	RP 579, "Fitness-For-Service"
2.	Improved In-field Welding and Coating Protocols	Closed	API	Materials	Spec 5L, "Specification for Line Pipe"
3.	Development of HAZ Hardness Limits for In-Service Welding	Closed	API	Welding	Std 1104, "Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities"
4.	Validation of Assessment Methods for Production Scale Girth Welding of High Strength Pipelines with Multiple Pipe Sources	Closed	API	Welding	Std 1104, "Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities"
5.	Validation of Assessment Methods for Production Scale Girth Welding of High Strength Pipelines with Multiple Pipe Sources	Closed	API	Welding	RP 579, "Fitness-for-Service"
6.	Automated Laser Ultrasonic Testing (ALUT) Of Hybrid Laser Arc Welds For Pipeline Construction	Closed	API	Welding	Std 1104, "Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities"
7.	Update of Weld Design, Testing, and Assessment Procedures for High Strength Pipelines	Closed	API	Welding	Std 1104, "Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities"
8.	Development of Optimized Welding Solutions for X100 Linepipe Steel	Closed	API	Welding	Std 1104, "Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities"
9.	Effect of Ethanol Source on Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steel	Closed	API	Alternative Fuels	TR 939-D, "Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steel in Fuel Grade Ethanol"
10.	Effect of Ethanol Blends and Batching Operations on Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steel	Closed	API	Alternative Fuels	TR 939-D, "Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steel in Fuel Grade Ethanol"
11.	Monitoring Conditions Leading to SCC/Corrosion of Carbon Steel	Closed	API	Alternative Fuels	API 939-E, "Technical Bulletin - Identification, Repair, and Mitigation of Cracking of Steel Equipment in Fuel Ethanol Service"
12.	Monitoring Conditions Leading to SCC/Corrosion of Carbon Steel	Closed	API	Alternative Fuels	API 939-D, "Technical Report - Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steel in Fuel Grade Ethanol: Review and Survey, Second Edition"
13.	Determine the Requirements for Existing Pipeline, Tank and Terminal Systems to Transport Ethanol without Cracking	Closed	API	Alternative Fuels	API 939-D, "Technical Report - Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steel in Fuel Grade Ethanol: Review and Survey, Second Edition"
14.	Determine the Requirements for Existing Pipeline, Tank and Terminal Systems to Transport Ethanol without Cracking	Closed	API	Alternative Fuels	API 939-E, "Technical Bulletin - Identification, Repair, and Mitigation of Cracking of Steel Equipment in Fuel Ethanol Service"
15.	Task Order #2: Fatigue Fracture and Crack Arrest in High-Strength Pipeline Steels	Closed	ASME	Materials	B31.8S, "Managing System Integrity of Gas Pipelines"
16.	Corrosion Assessment Guidance for Higher Strength Pipelines	Closed	ASME	Materials	B31G/RSTRENG, "Manual: Determining Remaining Strength of Corroded Pipelines"
17.	Behavior of Corroded Pipelines Under Cyclic Pressure	Closed	ASME	Materials	B31.8 BS 7910, "Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems"
18.	Pipeline Assessment and Repair Manual	Closed	ASME	Anomaly Repair	B31.4, "Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids"
19.	Pipeline Assessment and Repair Manual	Closed	ASME	Anomaly Repair	B31.8, "Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems"
20.	Improved In-field Welding and Coating Protocols	Closed	ASME	Materials	B31.4, "Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids"
21.	Improved In-field Welding and Coating Protocols	Closed	ASME	Materials	B31.3, "2004 Process Piping"
22.	Validation of Assessment Methods for Production Scale Girth Welding of High Strength Pipelines with Multiple Pipe Sources	Closed	ASME	Welding	B31.8, "Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems"
23.	Update of Weld Design, Testing, and Assessment Procedures for High Strength Pipelines	Closed	ASME	Welding	B31.8, "Hydrogen Piping and Pipelines"
24.	Update of Weld Design, Testing, and Assessment Procedures for High Strength Pipelines	Closed	ASME	Welding	B31.8, "Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems"
25.	Update of Weld Design, Testing, and Assessment Procedures for High Strength Pipelines	Closed	ASME	Welding	B31.4, "Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids"
26.	Development of Optimized Welding Solutions for X100 Linepipe Steel	Closed	ASME	Welding	B31.4, "Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids"
27.	Development of Optimized Welding Solutions for X100 Linepipe Steel	Closed	ASME	Welding	B31.8, "Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems"
28.	Structural Significance of Mechanical Damage	Closed	ASME	Anomaly Characterization	B31.8, "Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems"
29.	Pipeline Segment-Specific External Corrosion Rate Estimation to Improve Reassessment Interval Accuracy	Closed	ASME	Anomaly Detection	B31.8S, "Managing System Integrity of Gas Pipelines"
30.	Validation for Flaw Acceptance of Mechanical Damage to Low Stress Natural Gas Pipelines	Closed	ASME	Anomaly Characterization	B31.8, "Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems"
31.	Performance Evaluation of High-Strength Steel Pipelines for High-Pressure Gaseous Hydrogen Transportation	Closed	ASME	Alternative Fuels	B31.12, "Hydrogen Piping and Pipelines"
32.	Cost-Effective Techniques for Weld Property Measurement and Technologies for Improving Weld Hydrogen Embrittlement and Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance for Alternative Fuel Pipelines	Closed	ASME	Alternative Fuels	B31.12, "Hydrogen Piping and Pipelines"
33.	Effect of Microstructure of Pipeline Steels on Ductility and Fatigue Properties in High Pressure Hydrogen Atmosphere	Cancelled	ASME	Alternative Fuels	B31.12, "Hydrogen Piping and Pipelines"
34.	The Effect of Pressurized Hydrogen Gas on the Fatigue Properties of the Heat-Affected Zones in X52 and X70 Pipelines	Closed	ASME	Materials	B31.12, "Hydrogen Piping and Pipelines"
35.	Improved Inspection and Assessment Methods for Pipeline Girth Welds and Repair Welds	Closed	ASTM	Welding	E1961-98(2003)e1, "Standard Practice for Mechanized Ultrasonic Examination of Girth Welds Using Zonal Discrimination with Focused Search Un"
36.	Task Order #2: Fatigue Fracture and Crack Arrest in High-Strength Pipeline Steels	Closed	ASTM	Materials	E2472-06, "Standard Test Method for Determination of Resistance to Stable Crack Extension under Low-Constraint Conditions"
37.	Butt Fusion Joint Integrity and Evaluation of NDE Technologies	Closed	ASTM	Joining	D2657, "Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings"
38.	Butt Fusion Joint Integrity and Evaluation of NDE Technologies	Closed	ASTM	Joining	D2513, "Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings"
39.	Update of Weld Design, Testing, and Assessment Procedures for High Strength Pipelines	Closed	ASTM	Welding	E1820, "Standard Test Method for Measurement of Fracture Toughness"
40.	Effect of Ethanol Source on Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steel	Closed	ASTM	Alternative Fuels	D-4806, "Specification for Denatured Fuel Ethanol for Blending with Gasolines for Use as Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel"
41.	Effect of Ethanol Blends and Batching Operations on Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steel	Closed	ASTM	Alternative Fuels	D-4806, "Specification for Denatured Fuel Ethanol for Blending with Gasolines for Use as Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel"
42.	Improved In-field Welding and Coating Protocols	Closed	AWS	Materials	D10.12, "Guide for Welding Mild Steel Pipe"
43.	Development of Optimized Welding Solutions for X100 Linepipe Steel	Closed	AWS	Welding	B4.0, "Standard Methods for Mechanical Testing of Welds"
44.	Development of Optimized Welding Solutions for X100 Linepipe Steel	Closed	AWS	Welding	A5.X, "Filler Metal Specifications"
45.	Behavior of Corroded Pipelines Under Cyclic Pressure	Closed	DNV	Materials	DNV RP F-101, "Submarine Pipeline Systems, October 2005"
46.	Task Order #1: External Corrosion of Line Pipe Steels	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	RP 0169-2002, "Control of External Corrosion on Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systems"	10/30/2007
47.	Task Order #1: External Corrosion of Line Pipe Steels	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	RP 0502, "Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology"	10/30/2007
48.	Model Modules to Assist Assessing and Controlling Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Characterization	RP 0204-2004, "Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) Direct Assessment Methodology"	10/30/2007
49.	Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment Detection of Water	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	TG 305, "Wet Gas ICDA Standard"	10/30/2007
50.	Guidelines for Interpretation of Close Interval Surveys for ECDA	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	RP 0502, "Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology"	10/30/2007
51.	Demonstration of ECDA Applicability and Reliability for Demanding Situations	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	RP 0502, "Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology"	10/30/2007
52.	ECDA for Unique Threats to Underground Pipelines	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	RP 0502, "Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology"	10/30/2007
53.	Guidelines for the Identification of SCC Sites and the Estimation of Re-Inspection Intervals for SCCDA	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	RP 0204-2004, "Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) Direct Assessment Methodology"	10/30/2007
54.	Improved In-field Welding and Coating Protocols	Closed	NACE	Materials	RP 0303-2003, "Field-Applied Heat-Shrinkable Sleeves"	10/30/2007
55.	Improved In-field Welding and Coating Protocols	Closed	NACE	Materials	RP 0105-2005, "Liquid-Epoxy Coatings"	10/30/2007
56.	Improved In-field Welding and Coating Protocols	Closed	NACE	Materials	RP 0178-2003, "Fabrication Details, Surface Finish Requirements, and Proper Design Considerations for Tanks and Vessels to Be Lined for"	10/30/2007
57.	Phase Sensitive Methods to Detect Cathodic Disbondment	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	RP 0502, "Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology"	10/30/2007
58.	Effect of Surface Preparation on Residual Stress in Multi-layer and Other Pipeline Coatings	Closed	NACE	Materials	RP 0394-94, "Application, Performance, and Quality Control of Plant-Applied, Fusion-Bonded Epoxy External Pipe Coating"	10/30/2007
59.	Effect of Surface Preparation on Residual Stress in Multi-layer and Other Pipeline Coatings	Closed	NACE	Materials	RP 0694-94, "Commercial Blast Cleaning?"
60.	External Corrosion Direct Assessment of Cased Pipes	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	RP 0502, "Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology"
61.	Severity Ranking of ECDA Indirect Inspection Indications	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	RP 0502, "Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology"
62.	External Corrosion Direct Assessment - Potential Measurements on Paved Areas	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	RP 0502, "Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology"
63.	Pipeline Segment-Specific External Corrosion Rate Estimation to Improve Reassessment Interval Accuracy	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	RP 0502, "Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology"
64.	Validation of External Corrosion Growth-Rate Using Polarization Resistance and Soil Properties	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Characterization	SP 0502, "Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology"
65.	Consistency Review of Methodologies for Quantitative Risk Assessment	Closed	NFPA	Liquefied Natural Gas	59A, "Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas"
66.	Performance Gap Comparison of Process Safety Management Consensus Standards and Regulatory Requirements for LNG Facilities	Closed	NFPA	Liquefied Natural Gas	59A, "Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas"
67.	Improved In-field Welding and Coating Protocols	Closed	SSPC	Materials	SSPC-PA1, "Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting"
Out For Revision
68.	Effectiveness of Prevention Methods for Excavation Damage	Closed	API	Threat Prevention	RP 1166, "Excavation Monitoring and Observation"	09/28/2007	Forwarded to committee officers for use in revising standard.
69.	Pipeline Assessment and Repair Manual	Closed	API	Anomaly Repair	Std 1104, "Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities"	09/28/2007	Forwarded to committee officers for use in revising standard.
70.	Characterization of Stress Corrosion Cracking Using Laser Ultrasonics	Closed	API	Anomaly Characterization	Publ 1163, "In-line Inspection Systems Qualification Standard"	09/28/2007	Forwarded to committee officers for use in revising standard.
71.	Improved In-field Welding and Coating Protocols	Closed	API	Materials	Std 1104, "Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities"	09/28/2007	Forwarded to committee officers for use in revising standard.
72.	Effectiveness of Prevention Methods for Excavation Damage	Closed	ASME	Threat Prevention	B31.8S, "Managing System Integrity of Gas Pipelines"	09/13/2007	Forwarded to committee officers for use in revising standard.
73.	Improvements to the External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology by Incorporating Soils Data	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	RP 0502, "Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology"	10/30/2007	Forwarded to committee officers for use in revising standard.
74.	Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment (ICDA) of Gas Transmission, Gathering, and Storage Systems	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	SP 0206-2006, "Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology for Pipelines Carrying Normally Dry Natural Gas (DG-ICDA)"	10/30/2007	Forwarded to committee officers for use in revising standard.
75.	High CP Potential Effects on Pipelines	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Characterization	RP 0169, "Control of External Corrosion on Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systems"	10/30/2007	Forwarded to committee officers for use in revising standard.
76.	Determining Integrity Reassessment Intervals Through Corrosion Rate Modeling And Monitoring	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	RP 0502, "External Corrosion Direct Assessment"	10/30/2007	Forwarded to committee officers for use in revising standard.
77.	Applying External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) to Difficult to Inspect Areas	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	RP 0502, "Pipeline External Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology"	10/30/2007	Forwarded to committee officers for use in revising standard.
78.	Evaluation and Validation of Aboveground Techniques for Coating Condition Assessment	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	TG 294, "Above ground testing for coating condition assessment"	10/30/2007	Forwarded to committee officers for use in revising standard.
79.	Modeling and Assessing a Spectrum of Accidental Fires and Risks in a LNG Facility	Closed	NFPA	Liquefied Natural Gas	59A, "Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)"	04/28/2008	Forwarded to committee officers for use in revising standard.
Project Active/Pending
80.	Evaluation of the Efficacy and Treatment of Hazard Mitigation Measures for LNG Facilities	Closed	NFPA	Liquefied Natural Gas	59A, "Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas"
81.	Develop a Risk-Based Approach and Criteria for Hazard Detection Layout	Closed	NFPA	Liquefied Natural Gas	59A, "Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas"
82.	Develop an Evaluation Protocol for Non-LNG Release Hazards - Modeling	Active	NFPA	Liquefied Natural Gas	59A, "Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas"
Standard Revised
83.	A Comprehensive Update in the Evaluation of Pipelines Weld Defects	Closed	API	Welding	Std 1104, "Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities"	09/28/2007		API File...
84.	Improved Inspection and Assessment Methods for Pipeline Girth Welds and Repair Welds	Closed	API	Welding	Std 1104, "Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities"	09/28/2007		API File...
85.	Mechanical Damage at Welds	Closed	API	Anomaly Characterization	RP 1183, "Assessment and Management of Dents in Pipelines"	02/25/2020		API File...
86.	Structural Significance of Mechanical Damage	Closed	API	Anomaly Characterization	RP 1183, "Assessment and Management of Dents in Pipelines"	02/25/2020		API File...
87.	Dent Fatigue Life Assessment - Development of Tools for Assessing the Severity and Life of Dent Features	Closed	API	Anomaly Characterization	RP 1183, "Assessment and Management of Dents in Pipelines"	02/25/2020		API File...
88.	Improving Quality Management Systems (QMS) for Pipeline Construction Activities	Closed	API	Threat Prevention	RP 1177, "Recommended Practice for Steel Pipeline Construction Quality Management Systems, 1st Edition"	01/19/2018		API File...
89.	Consolidated Project Full Scale Testing of Interactive Features for Improved Models	Closed	API	Anomaly Characterization	RP 1183, "Assessment and Management of Dents in Pipelines"	02/25/2020		API File...
90.	Improving Models to Consider Complex Loadings, Operational Considerations, and Interactive Threats	Closed	API	Anomaly Characterization	RP 1183, "Assessment and Management of Dents in Pipelines"	02/25/2020		API File...
91.	Development of ICDA for Liquid Petroleum Pipelines	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	TG 315, "Liquid Petroleum ICDA Standard"	10/30/2007		NACE File...
92.	Direct Assessment for Internal Corrosion in the Presence of Wet Gas	Closed	NACE	Anomaly Detection	TG 305, "Wet Gas ICDA Standard"	10/30/2007		NACE File...

Footnotes:

1. Project Status and Impact Status:
   

SDOs are notified of relevant "Active" projects and invited to participate throughout milestones.

SDOs are notified when relevant projects are "Completed" and requested documentation that research was used to revise that standard in part or in whole.

"Out for Revision" means the SDO plans to provide the final report to the committee when the standard is next out for revision. Future survey dates will capture the ultimate impact status.

"Standard Revised" means that the SDO intends to revise the affected standard during the next scheduled revision date. SDOs decide if research results warrant revision sooner than scheduled.

"Supports New Standard" means the research results don't associate with any known standard and may drive the creation of a new consensus standard.