Qualification Program [49 CFR 192.805]

(A)A. Each operator shall have and follow a written qualification program. The program shall include provisions to: [49 CFR 192.805]#

(1)1. identify covered tasks; [49 CFR 192.805(a)]#

(2)2. ensure through evaluation that individuals performing covered tasks are qualified; [49 CFR 192.805(b)]#

(3)3. allow individuals that are not qualified pursuant to this Subpart to perform a covered task if directed and observed by an individual that is qualified; [49 CFR 192.805(c)]#

(4)4. evaluate an individual if the operator has reason to believe that the individual's performance of a covered task contributed to an incident as defined in Chapter 3 of this Part; [49 CFR 192.805(d)]#

(5)5. evaluate an individual if the operator has reason to believe that the individual is no longer qualified to perform a covered task; [49 CFR 192.805(e)]#

(6)6. communicate changes that affect covered tasks to individuals performing those covered tasks; [49 CFR 192.805(f)]#

(7)7. identify those covered tasks and the intervals at which evaluation of the individual's qualifications is needed [49 CFR 192.805(g)] ;#

(8)8. after December 16, 2004, provide training, as appropriate, to ensure that individuals performing covered tasks have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the tasks in a manner that ensures the safe operation of pipeline facilities [49 CFR 192.805(h)] ; and#

(9)9. After December 16, 2004, notify the Administrator or a state agency participating under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601 if an operator significantly modifies the program after the administrator or state agency has verified that it complies with this Section. Notifications to PHMSA must be submitted in accordance with §518. [49 CFR 192.805(i)]#

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:501 et seq.#

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, Pipeline Division, LR 27:1550 (September 2001), amended LR 30:1272 (June 2004), LR 31:685 (March 2005), LR 33:482 (March 2007), LR 35:2811 (December 2009), LR 44:1042 (June 2018), LR 46:1597 (November 2020).#