HL Integrity Assurance Notifications
PHMSA hazardous liquid regulations require operators to submit various
notifications. These regulations include Integrity Management and Remote
Controlled Valves. A complete list of notifications is:
- Non-Steel Liquid Pipe §195.8
...intent to install non-steel pipe for hazardous liquid or carbon
dioxide transport...
- New RMV Alternative Technology
§195.258(c) and (e) ...alternative equivalent technology instead
of RMV for new onshore segments with diameter 6 inches or more...
- Replaced RMV Alternative Technology
§195.258(d) and (e) ...alternative equivalent technology instead
of RMV for replaced onshore segments with diameter 6 inches or more...
- RMV Installation Delay New §195.258(c)
and 260(h) ...request extension of RMV installation deadline
for new onshore segments...
- RMV Installation Delay Replaced
§195.258(d) and 260(h) ...request extension of RMV installation
deadline for replaced onshore segments...
- RMV Maximum Spacing §195.260(g)(1)
and 418(b)(2)(ii) ...request alternative RMV spacing for HVL
in populated areas...
- RMV Installation Exemption §195.260(h)
...request exemption from RMV installation requirements of 195.260(c),
(e), or (f)...
- GOM Reburial Delay §195.413(c)(3)(ii)
...if an operator cannot obtain required state or Federal permits
in time to comply with reburial of pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico
and its inlets...
- Technology Outside HCA §195.416(d)
...when using "other technology" for assessments outside
of could affect HCA...
- Discovery Beyond 180 Days Outside
HCA §195.416(f) ...when impracticable to make a determination
about a condition within 180 days of the assessment outside could
affect HCA...
- RMV Operational Delay §195.418(a)
...RMV not operational within 14 days of new or replaced pipeline
going into service
- Lateral RMV Alternative Technology
§195.418(b)(3) ...check valve instead of RMV on lateral...
- Crossover RMV Alternative Technology
§195.418(b)(4) ...manual valve instead of RMV on crossover...
- Non-HCA RMV Operation Exemption
195.419(g) ...request exemption from RMV operation requirements
in 195.419(b) for non-HCA segments...
- RMV Repair Replace Delay §195.420(f)(1)
...extend replacement of ineffective RMV beyond 12 months...
- Repair §195.452(h)(1)(i)
...if the operator cannot meet the schedule for evaluation and remediation
required under paragraph (h)(3) of this section and cannot provide
safety through a temporary reduction in operating pressure...
- Pressure §195.452(h)(1)(ii)
...when a pressure reduction exceeds 365 days, the operator must notify
PHMSA explain the reasons for the delay...
- Discovery Beyond 180 Days HCA
§195.452(h)(2) ...when impracticable to make a determination
about a condition within 180 days of the assessment in could affect
HCA...
- EFRD Installation Delay §195.452(i)(4)(iii)
...request extension of EFRD installation deadline for new or replaced
segments...
- Interval §195.452(j)(4)(i) and
(ii) ...notify OPS of the justification for a longer interval,
and propose an alternative interval...
- Technology §195.452(j)(5)(iv)
...an operator choosing "other technology" must notify OPS
90 days before conducting the assessment...
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to view summary information about notifications submitted by operators.
PHMSA's regulations include two methods for operators to submit notifications.
Operators should provide pertinent information about the reason for
the notification and the pipeline system, or systems, relevant to the
notification.
Methods for Submittal to PHMSA
By e-mail to: InformationResourcesManager@dot.gov
By mail:
ATTN: Information Resources Manager
DOT/PHMSA/OPS
East Building, 2nd Floor (PHP-20), E22-321
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20590