# 2021 Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set - **operation:** document - **citation:** PHMSA HL.2021.01 - **title:** 2021 Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set - **source type:** inspection - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** guidance - **official:** true - **published on:** 2020-12-20 - **effective on:** 2020-12-20 - **summary:** Assessment and Repair - External Corrosion Direct Assessment 1. Qualification of Operator/Vendor Personnel Who Evaluate ECDA Results From the observation of selected integrity assessments, are operator and vendor personnel, including supervisors, who conduct assessments or review - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-2021-hazardous-liquid-ia-question-set.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-2021-hazardous-liquid-ia-question-set.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-2021-hazardous-liquid-ia-question-set - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/IA-Releases/ia-release-notes/notes/iac-fed.2021.01 **body:** <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set Assessment and Repair - External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) 1. Qualification of Operator/Vendor Personnel Who Evaluate ECDA Results From the observation of selected integrity assessments, are operator and vendor personnel, including supervisors, who conduct assessments or review assessment results, qualified for the tasks they perform? (AR.EC.ECDAREVQUAL.O) 195.505 (195.452(b)(5);195.452(f)(8);195.555) 2. Qualification of Operator/Vendor Personnel Who Evaluate ECDA Results Does the process require that operator/vendor personnel (including supervisors) who review and evaluate ECDA assessment results meet appropriate training, experience, and qualification criteria? (AR.EC.ECDAREVQUAL.P) 195.505 (195.452(f)(8);195.555) 3. Qualification of Operator/Vendor Personnel Who Evaluate ECDA Results Do the records indicate that operator/vendor personnel, including supervisors, who conduct ECDA assessments or review and analyze assessment results are qualified for the tasks they perform? (AR.EC.ECDAREVQUAL.R) 195.507 (195.452(l)(1);195.555) 4. ECDA Plan Is there a process in place for conducting ECDA? (AR.EC.ECDAPLAN.P) 195.588(b)(1) (195.588(b)(2) - (5);195.452(f)(5);195.452(j)(5)(iii)) 5. ECDA Pre-Assessment Do the records indicate that the ECDA pre-assessment process complied with NACE SP0502- 2010 Section 3? (AR.EC.ECDAPREASSESS.R) 195.589(c) (195.588(b)(2);195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.452(j)(5)(iii);195.452(f)(5)) 6. Integration of ECDA Results with Other Information Does the process include integrating ECDA results with other information? (AR.EC.ECDAINTEGRATION.P) 195.452(f)(3) (195.452(g);195.588(b)) 7. Integration of ECDA Results with Other Information Do the records indicate that the operator integrated other data/information when evaluating data/results? (AR.EC.ECDAINTEGRATION.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(f)(3);195.452(g);195.588(b)) 8. ECDA Region Identification Do the records indicate that the operator identified ECDA Regions? (AR.EC.ECDAREGION.R) 195.589(c) (195.588(b)(2)(ii);195.588(b)(3);195.588(b)(5)(ii);195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.452(f)(5);195.452(j)(5)(iii);195.588(b)(1)) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 1 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set 9. ECDA Indirect Examination Do the records indicate that the ECDA indirect inspection process complied with NACE SP0502-2010? (AR.EC.ECDAINDIRECT.R) 195.589(c) (195.588(b)(3);195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.452(f)(5);195.452(j)(5)(iii)) 10. ECDA Direct Examination Do the records indicate that excavations, direct examinations, and data collection were performed in accordance with NACE SP0502-2010, Section 5? (AR.EC.ECDADIRECT.R) 195.589(c) (195.588(b)(4);195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.452(f)(5);195.452(j)(5)(iii)) 11. ECDA Direct Examination Were ECDA direct examinations conducted in accordance with the plan? (AR.EC.ECDADIRECT.O) 195.588(b)(4) (195.588(b)(1);195.452(b)(5);195.452(f)(5);) 12. Quality of ECDA Data Analysis Do the records indicate that an analysis of the ECDA data and other information was adequate to identify areas where external corrosion activity is most likely? (AR.EC.ECDAANALYSIS.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(g);195.452(f)(3);195.452(j)(5)(iii)) 13. ECDA Change Control Have criteria and internal notification processes been established and implemented for any changes in the ECDA plan? (AR.EC.ECDAPLANMOC.P) 195.588(b)(4)(iii) (195.452(f)(4)) 14. ECDA Change Control Do the records indicate that changes in the ECDA plan have been implemented and documented? (AR.EC.ECDAPLANMOC.R) 195.589(c) (195.588(b)(4)(iii);195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.452(f)(4)) 15. ECDA Post-Assessment Do the records indicate that the requirements for post assessment were implemented? (AR.EC.ECDAPOSTASSESS.R) 195.589(c) (195.588(b)(5);195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.452(f)(4)) Assessment and Repair - Stress Corrosion Cracking Direct Assessment (SCCDA) 1. Qualification of Personnel Who Conduct SCCDA Does the process require that operator and vendor personnel, including supervisors, who apply SCCDA methodology and/or review and evaluate SCCDA assessment results meet appropriate training, experience, and qualification criteria? (AR.SCC.SCCDAREVQUAL.P) 195.588(c) (195.452(f)(5);195.555) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 2 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set 2. Qualification of Personnel Who Conduct SCCDA Do the records indicate that operator/vendor personnel, including supervisors, who apply SCCDA methodology and/or conduct assessments or review assessment results, are qualified for the tasks they perform? (AR.SCC.SCCDAREVQUAL.R) 195.507 (195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.588(c);195.555) 3. SCCDA - The Plan Where operator uses direct assessment on an onshore pipeline to evaluate the effects of stress corrosion cracking, does the operator have a Stress Corrosion Cracking Direct Assessment (SCCDA) Plan that includes all the requirements of 195.588(c) and all the requirements and recommendations of NACE SP0204-2008 (IBR)? (AR.SCC.SCCDAPLAN.P) 195.588(c) (195.452(f)(5)) 4. SCCDA - Pre-Assessment (Data Collection and Evaluation) Do the records indicate that data was collected and evaluated / integrated in accordance with the Pre-Assessment data gathering and integration requirements? (AR.SCC.SCCDAPREASSESS.R) 195.589(c) (195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.588(c);195.452(g)) 5. SCCDA - Indirect Inspections Do the records indicate that the operator conducted Indirect Inspections via aboveground or other types of measurements, in accordance with NACE SP0204-2008, Section 4? (AR.SCC.SCCDAINDIRINSP.R) 195.589(c) (195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.588(c)) 6. SCCDA - Remediate & Mitigate Do the records indicate that the operator prioritized and conducted mitigation activities to address locations at which significant SCC has been detected, in accordance with NACE SP0204, Section 6? (AR.SCC.SCCDAREMEDIATE.R) 195.589(c) (195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.588(c)) 7. SCCDA - Post-Assessment Do the records indicate that the operator conducted the Post-Assessment Step to determine whether SCC mitigation is required, in accordance with NACE SP0204-2008, Section 6? (AR.SCC.SCCDAPOSTASSESS.R) 195.589(c) (195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.588(c);195.452(g)) 8. SCCDA - Periodic Reassessment Interval Do the records indicate that the operator determined a re-assessment interval based on analysis of SCCDA results? (AR.SCC.SCCDAREASSESSINTRVL.R) 195.589(c) (195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.588(c)) 9. SCCDA - Determining Effectiveness Do the records indicate that the operator evaluated the effectiveness of the SCCDA approach used in its SCCDA Plan? (AR.SCC.SCCDAEFFMETHODS.R) 195.589(c) (195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.588(c)) 10. SCCDA - Performance Observations From field observations, was SCCDA performed in accordance with the SCCDA plan? (AR.SCC.SCCDAALL.O) 195.588(c) (195.505) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 3 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set Assessment and Repair - Integrity Assessments 1. ILI Method for Baseline Assessments (Beginning July 1, 2020) Beginning July 1, 2020, does the Baseline Assessment Plan include inline inspection tools to assess line pipe based on the range of relevant threats to the pipeline segment? (AR.IA.BAPMETHOD.P) 195.452(f)(2) (195.452(c)(1)(i);195.452(c)(1)(A)) 2. ILI Method for Baseline Assessments (Beginning July 1, 2020) For baseline assessments performed on or after July 1, 2020, were the assessments completed using the appropriate assessment method(s)? (AR.IA.BAPMETHOD.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(c)(1)(i)) 3. IMP Assessment Methods Does the process specify assessment methods that are appropriate for the pipeline integrity threats? (AR.IA.METHOD.P) 195.452(f)(5) (195.452(j)(5);195.452(c)(1)(i)(A);195.591;195.588) 4. IMP Assessment Methods Do the records indicate that the assessment methods shown in the assessment plan are appropriate for the pipeline specific integrity threats? (AR.IA.METHOD.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(f)(5);195.452(j)(5);195.452(c)(1)(i)(A);195.591;195.588) 5. IMP Baseline and/or Continual Assessments Prioritized Assessment Schedule Does the process for assessment include a prioritized schedule in accordance with 195.452(d) for baseline assessments and 195.452 (j) for continual assessments that is based on all the risk factors required by 195.452(e)? (AR.IA.ASSESSSCHEDULE.P) 195.452(f)(5) (195.452(j)(3);195.452(j)(5);195.452(e);195.452(g);195.591;195.452(d)(1);195.452(n)) 6. IMP Baseline and/or Continual Assessments Prioritized Assessment Schedule Do the records indicate that assessments are implemented as specified in the assessment plan? (AR.IA.ASSESSSCHEDULE.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(b)(5);195.452(c);195.452(d);195.452(f)(5);195.452(j)(3);195.452(j)(5);195.591) 7. Qualification of Personnel Who Evaluate Integrity Assessment Results and Perform Information Analysis Does the process specify qualification requirements for personnel who review and evaluate integrity assessment results and information analysis? (AR.IA.REVIEWQUAL.P) 195.452(f)(8) (195.452(g);195.452(h)(2)) 8. Qualification of Personnel Who Evaluate Integrity Assessment Results and Perform Information Analysis Do the records indicate that personnel who review and evaluate integrity assessment results and information analysis are qualified? (AR.IA.REVIEWQUAL.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(f)(8);195.452(g);195.452(h)(2)) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 4 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set 9. Industry Practices Does the process incorporate recognized industry practices, or an acceptable alternative method, in performing integrity assessments? (AR.IA.STANDARDS.P) 195.452(f)(5) (195.452(b)(6)) 10. Industry Practices Do the records indicate that recognized industry practices, or an acceptable alternative method, have been incorporated in performing integrity assessments? (AR.IA.STANDARDS.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(b)(6)) Assessment and Repair - In-Line Inspection (Smart Pigs) 1. Qualification of Personnel Performing ILI Does the process identify the qualification requirements for personnel who perform ILI (In Line Inspections)? (AR.IL.ILIIMPLPERQUAL.P) 195.452(f)(5) (195.591) 2. Qualification of Personnel Performing ILI Do the records indicate that personnel who perform ILI (In Line Inspections) are qualified and certified (where applicable)? (AR.IL.ILIIMPLPERQUAL.R) 195.591 (195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.452(f)(5)) 3. Qualification of Personnel Who Evaluate ILI Results and Perform Information Analysis Does the process specify qualification requirements for personnel who review and evaluate ILI integrity assessment results and information analysis? (AR.IL.ILIREVIEWQUAL.P) 195.452(f)(8) (195.452(g)) 4. Qualification of Personnel Who Evaluate ILI Results and Perform Information Analysis Do the records indicate that personnel who review and evaluate ILI integrity assessment results and information analysis are qualified? (AR.IL.ILIREVIEWQUAL.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(f)(8);195.452(g)) 5. ILI Specifications Does the process include adequate ILI requirements for the qualification of in-line inspection systems, including personnel, equipment, processes, and software utilization? (AR.IL.ILISPECS.P) 195.452(f)(5) (195.452(h);195.452(j);195.591) 6. ILI Specifications Do the records indicate that ILI requirements for the qualification of in-line inspection systems, including personnel, equipment, processes, and software utilization were included and followed? (AR.IL.ILISPECS.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(f)(5);195.452(h);195.452(j);195.591) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 5 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set 7. Validation of ILI Results Does the process include the validation of ILI results? (AR.IL.ILIVALIDATE.P) 195.452(f)(4) (195.452(j)(5)(i);195.452(h);195.591) 8. Validation of ILI Results Do the records for validating ILI assessment results indicate that the process was implemented? (AR.IL.ILIVALIDATE.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(j)(5)(i);195.452(f)(4);195.452(h);195.452(c)(1);195.591;195.452(c)(1)(i)(A)) 9. Integration of ILI Results with Other Information Does the process for evaluating ILI results include integration of all available information about the integrity of the pipeline? (AR.IL.ILIINTEGRATION.P) 195.452(f)(3) (195.452(g);195.452(h)) 10. Integration of ILI Results with Other Information Do the records indicate that the operator integrated other data/information when evaluating ILI tool data/results? (AR.IL.ILIINTEGRATION.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(g);195.452(f)(3);195.452(h)) 11. Compliance with ILI Procedures Have the ILI procedures been followed? (AR.IL.ILIIMPLEMENT.O) 195.452(b)(5) 12. Petitioning the PHMSA Administrator When Lines Cannot be Modified to Accommodate ILI Beginning July 1, 2020, does the process include provisions to petition the PHMSA Administrator when IM-covered segments cannot be modified to accommodate ILI? (AR.IL.PETIONILI.P) 195.402(c)(3) (195.452(n)) 13. Petitioning the PHMSA Administrator when Lines Cannot be Modified to Accommodate ILI Were petitions filed because pipelines could not be modified to accommodate ILI? (AR.IL.PETIONILI.R) 195.452(n) Assessment and Repair - Pipeline Assessments for Non-IM Onshore Pipelines 1. Pipeline Assessment Methods Does the process specify assessment methods that are appropriate for the pipeline integrity threats? (AR.PA.METHOD.P) 194.402(c) (195.416(c);195.591;195.588(a);195.588(b);195.588(c)) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 6 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set 2. Pipeline Assessment Methods Do records indicate that the assessment methods shown in the assessment plan are appropriate for the pipeline specific integrity threats? (AR.PA.METHOD.R) 195.404(c) (195.416(c);195.591;195.588(a);195.588(b);195.588(c)) 3. Qualification of Personnel Who Analyze Pipeline Data Obtained from Assessment Does the process specify qualification requirements for a person who analyze the data obtained from an assessment? (AR.PA.REVIEWQUAL.P) 195.402(c) (195.416(e);195.591) 4. Qualification of Personnel Who Analyze Pipeline Data Obtained from Assessment Do records indicate that personnel who analyze the data obtained from an assessment are qualified? (AR.PA.REVIEWQUAL.R) 195.404(c) (195.416(e);195.591) 5. Industry Practices Does the process to perform pipeline assessments incorporate required industry practices in performing pipeline assessments and identifying anomalies? (AR.PA.STANDARDS.P) 195.402(c) (195.591) 6. Industry Practices Do records indicate that pipeline in-line inspection assessments used industry practices in performing pipeline assessments and identifying anomalies? (AR.PA.STANDARDS.R) 195.404(c) (195.591;195.416(c)) 7. Timely Discovery Does the pipeline assessment process define "discovery of condition" and the required time frame for identification of anomalies to be remediated? (AR.PA.DISCOVERY.P) 195.402(c) (195.416(f);195.401(b)(1);195.416(h)) 8. Timely Discovery Do records indicate that “discovery of condition” results for all anomalies occurred promptly, but no later than 180 days after the completion of the pipeline assessment? (AR.PA.DISCOVERY.R) 195.404(c) (195.416(f);194.401(b)(1);195.416(h)) 9. Crack Remediation Criteria If the pipeline is susceptible to cracking, does the process include criteria for remedial actions to address integrity issues raised by the assessment method? (AR.PA.CRACKREMEDIATION.P) 195.402(c) (195.416;195.401(b)(1);195.591) 10. Crack Remediation Criteria If the pipeline is susceptible to cracking, do records indicate that the remedial actions have been documented? (AR.PA.CRACKREMEDIATION.R) 195.404(c) (195.416(g);195.416(h);195.401(b)(1);195.591) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 7 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set Assessment and Repair - Integrity Assessment Via Pressure Test 1. Pressure Test Acceptance Criteria and Procedures Does the process define acceptance criteria for a successful pressure test? (AR.PTI.PRESSTESTACCEP.P) 195.452(f)(5) (195.304;195.305;195.306;195.308;195.452(j)(5)(ii)) 2. Quality and Effectiveness of Corrosion Control Program Does the process require that the effectiveness of the corrosion control program be evaluated when using pressure testing as an integrity assessment? (AR.PTI.PRESSTESTCORR.P) 195.452(f)(3) (195.452(g)(3)) 3. Conduct of Pressure Tests Was the pressure test conducted in accordance with the procedures? (AR.PTI.PRESSTESTRESULT.O) 195.452(b)(5) (195.452(c)(1)(i)(b);195.452(j)(5)(ii);195.304) 4. Conduct of Pressure Tests Do the pressure test records indicate compliance with Part 195, Subpart E? (AR.PTI.PRESSTESTRESULT.R) 195.310 (195.452(f)(2);195.452(f)(5);195.452(c);195.452(l)(1)(ii)) 5. Quality and Effectiveness of Corrosion Control Program When pressure testing was used as the integrity assessment method, do the records indicate that the effectiveness of the corrosion control program was documented? (AR.PTI.PRESSTESTCORR.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(f)(3);195.452(g)(3)) Assessment and Repair - Integrity Assessment Via Pressure Test - Risk Based Alternative 1. Risk Based Alternative to Pressure Testing If applicable per 195.303, does the process include the review of risk classification of pipeline segments which have not been pressure tested (Risk Classification A)? (AR.PTIRB.RISKBASEDALT.P) 195.303(a) (195.303(g)) 2. Risk Based Alternative to Pressure Testing If applicable per 195.303, do the records indicate that the risk classification of pipeline segments not pressure tested have been reviewed? (AR.PTIRB.RISKBASEDALT.R) 195.303(h) (195.303(g)) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 8 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set Assessment and Repair - Other Technology 1. Other Technology Process If "Other Technologies" are used, does the process provide an equivalent understanding of the condition of the line pipe? (AR.OT.OTPLAN.P) 195.452(f)(5) (195.452(c)(1)(i)(D);195.452(j)(5)(iv);195.416(d)) 2. Other Technology Process Do the records indicate that the Other Technology integrity assessments were performed in accordance with procedures and vendor recommendations? (AR.OT.OTPLAN.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(j)(5)(iv);195.452(f)(5);195.452(c)(1)(i)(D);195.416(d)) 3. Other Technology Process Has the process for the use of "Other Technology" been followed? (AR.OT.OTPLAN.O) 195.452(b)(5) (195.416(d)) 4. Qualification Requirements for Personnel Who Evaluate Results of Other Technology Integrity Assessments Does the process specify qualification requirements for personnel who review and evaluate the results of an integrity assessment and information analysis using Other Technology? (AR.OT.ASSESSMENTREVIEW.P) 195.452(f)(8) (195.452(j)(5);195.416(d)) 5. Qualification Requirements for Personnel Who Evaluate Results of Other Technology Integrity Assessments Do the records pertaining to the selected integrity assessments indicate that personnel who review and evaluate the results of an integrity assessment and information analysis using Other Technology are qualified? (AR.OT.ASSESSMENTREVIEW.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(f)(8);195.452(j)(5);195.416(d)) Assessment and Repair - Repair Criteria (HCA) 1. Timely Discovery Does the integrity assessment process define "discovery of condition" and the required time frame for anomalies in a pipeline segment that can affect an HCA? (AR.RCHCA.DISCOVERY.P) 195.452(f)(4) (195.452(h)(2)) 2. IM Schedule Does the process include developing a prioritized schedule for evaluating and remediating all identified repair conditions consistent with the repair criteria and within the time frames found in 195.452(h)(4)? (AR.RCHCA.IMSCHEDULE.P) 195.452(f)(4) (195.452(h)(3);195.452(h)(4)) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 9 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set 3. Consideration of Risk Consequence Factors when Scheduling Repairs in IM-Covered Segments For assets covered by the IM program, does the process require that the risk to life, property, and the environment be considered in prioritizing the correction of conditions? (AR.RCHCA.IMSCHEDULE2.P) 195.402(c)(3) (195.401(b)(3)) 4. Timely Discovery Do the records indicate that “discovery of condition” results for all anomalies occurred promptly, but no later than 180 days after the completion of the integrity assessment? (AR.RCHCA.DISCOVERY.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(h)(2);195.452(f)(4)) 5. Inclusion of All IM Repair Criteria Does the process include criteria for remedial action to address integrity issues raised by the assessment methods and information analysis? (AR.RCHCA.IMPRC.P) 195.452(f)(4) (195.452(h)(1);195.452(h)(4)) 6. Remedial Actions (IM) Do records indicate that anomaly remediation and documentation of remediation was performed in accordance with the process? (AR.RCHCA.REMEDIATION.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(h)(3);195.452(h)(4);195.452(b)(5);195.569) 7. Inclusion of All IM Repair Criteria Do records indicate that prompt action was taken to address all anomalous conditions discovered through the integrity assessment or information analysis? (AR.RCHCA.IMPRC.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(f)(4);195.452(h)(1);195.452(h)(4)) 8. Remedial Actions (IM) From an observation of a remediation or repair at an excavation site, are anomaly remediation activities adequate, performed in accordance with the categorized remediation/repair schedule, and documented? (AR.RCHCA.REMEDIATION.O) 195.452(b)(5) (195.402(a);195.402(c)(14);195.422(a);195.569;195.589(c)) 9. Remedial Actions (IM) Does the process require that remedial actions be performed in a manner that addresses the integrity issues raised by the assessment methods used and information analysis? (AR.RCHCA.REMEDIATION.P) 195.452(f)(4) (195.452(h)(1);195.422(b)) 10. Pressure Reduction Does the process for pressure reduction meet the code requirements? (AR.RCHCA.PRESSREDUCE.P) 195.452(f)(4) (195.428;195.452(h)(1)(i);195.452(h)(1)(ii)) 11. Pressure Reduction Do the integrity assessment records indicate that the pressure reduction taken was acceptable and promptly implemented? (AR.RCHCA.PRESSREDUCE.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.404(a);195.404 (b);195.452(h)(1)(ii);195.452(h)(4)(i);195.55(a);195.56) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 10 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set 12. IM Schedule Do the records indicate that the operator has met the schedule for remediating a condition in accordance with 195.452(h)(4)? (AR.RCHCA.IMSCHEDULE.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(h)(3);195.452(h)(4)) 13. Consideration of Risk Consequence Factors when Scheduling Repairs in IM-Covered Segments Do records demonstrate that the risk to life, property, and the environment was considered when prioritizing the correction of conditions occurring on assets covered by the IM program? (AR.RCHCA.IMSCHEDULE2.R) 195.401(b)(3) (195.452(l)(1)(ii);195.404(c)(1);195.589(c)) 14. Crack Remediation Criteria If the pipeline is susceptible to cracking, does the process include criteria for remedial actions to address integrity issues raised by the assessment method? (AR.RCHCA.CRACKREMEDIATION.P) 195.452(f)(4) (195.452(h);195.588(c)) 15. Crack Remediation Criteria If the pipeline is susceptible to cracking, do the records indicate that the remedial actions have been documented? (AR.RCHCA.CRACKREMEDIATION.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(f)(4);195.452(h)(4)(iii)(G);195.588(c)) Assessment and Repair - Repair Criteria (O and M) 1. Repair Criteria in Non-HCA Segments For non-HCA pipeline segments, do the integrity assessment and maintenance processes include adequate criteria for determining the need for, and timeliness of, pipeline defect repairs? (AR.RCOM.REPAIRNONHCA.P) 195.402(c)(3) (195.401(b)(1);195.422(a);195.422(b);195.585(a);195.585(b);195.401(b)(3)) 2. Repair Criteria in Non-HCA Segments For non-HCA pipeline segments, do the records for selected ILI and remediation projects indicate that conditions were repaired that posed a threat to pipeline integrity? (AR.RCOM.REPAIRNONHCA.R) 195.404(c) (195.585(a);195.585(b);195.422(a);195.422(b);195.401(b)(1);195.401(b)(3)) 3. Remedial Actions (OM) in Non-HCA Segments Do the performance and documentation of remediation meet procedural requirements for non-IM repairs? (AR.RCOM.REMEDIATIONOM.O) 195.422(a) (195.422(b);195.401(b)(1);195.402(a);195.402(c)(14);195.579(c);195.569) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 11 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set Assessment and Repair - Repair Methods and Practices 1. Safety While Making Repair Does the process ensure that repairs are made in a safe manner and are made so as to prevent damage to persons and property? (AR.RMP.SAFETY.P) 195.402(c)(14) (195.422(a);195.452(h)(1)) 2. Safety While Making Repair Are repairs made in a safe manner and to prevent injury to persons and/or property damage? (AR.RMP.SAFETY.O) 195.422(a) (195.402(c)(14);195.452(h)(1)) 3. Permissible Repair Methods Does the process identify permissible repair methods for each type of defect? (AR.RMP.METHOD.P) 195.402(c)(3) (195.452(h)(1);195.585) 4. Permissible Repair Methods From the review of the results of integrity assessment and remediation projects, were all repairs performed in accordance with procedures and applicable sections of 49 CFR Part 195? (AR.RMP.METHOD.R) 195.404(c)(1) (195.422(a);195.422(b);195.452(h)(1);195.401(b)(1);195.401(b)(2)) 5. Qualification of Personnel Performing Pipeline Repair From the records review of the results of integrity assessment and remediation projects, were personnel performing repairs, other than welding, qualified for the task they performed? (AR.RMP.REPAIRQUAL.R) 195.505(b) (195.507(a);195.505(c);195.452(h)(1);195.452(b)(5)) 6. Repair Records Do the repair records document all the information needed to understand the conditions of the pipe and its environment and also provide the information needed to support the Integrity Management program, when applicable? (AR.RMP.PIPECONDITION.R) 195.404(c)(1) (195.404(c)(2);195.452(l)(1)(ii)) 7. Replacement Components Were all replaced line pipe and/or components designed and constructed as required by Part 195? (AR.RMP.REPLACESTD.R) 195.404(a)(1) (195.422(b);) 8. Pipe Movements From a review of selected records, were pipeline movements performed in accordance with 195.424? (AR.RMP.PIPEMOVE.R) 195.424(a) (195.424(b);195.424(c)) 9. Welder Qualification From the review of the results of integrity assessment and remediation projects, were repairs requiring welding performed by qualified welders using qualified welding procedures? (AR.RMP.WELDERQUAL.R) 195.214(a) (195.214(b);195.222(a);195.222(b);) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 12 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set 10. Repair of Weld Defects From the review of the results of integrity assessment and remediation projects, were defects on new welds repaired in accordance with 195.226 or 195.230? (AR.RMP.WELDQUAL.R) 195.226(a) (195.226(b);195.226(c);195.230(a);195.230(b);195.230(c);) 11. Inspection of Welds From the review of the results of remediation projects, were new welds inspected and examined in accordance with 195.228 or 195.234? (AR.RMP.WELDINSPECT.R) 195.228(a) (195.228(b);195.234(a);195.234(b);195.234(c);195.234(d);195.234(e);) 12. Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) of Pipeline for Cracking When Exposed for Repair Does the process include appropriate NDE method(s) and other information gathering during the evaluation of cracks and cracking? (AR.RMP.CRACKNDE.P) 195.452(f)(4) (195.452(h)) 13. Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) of Pipeline for Cracking When Exposed for Repair Do the records indicate that appropriate NDE method(s) were used and other information was gathered related to the evaluation of cracking? (AR.RMP.CRACKNDE.R) 195.452(l)(1)(ii) (195.452(f)(4);195.452(h);195.404(c)) Assessment and Repair - Special Permits 1. Special Permits - All Four Assessment Methods If a pipeline operates under a special permit, has the process been modified to incorporate the requirements of the permit for the selected integrity assessment method(s)? (AR.SP.METHODSP.P) 190.341(d) (195.452(j)(5)) 2. Special Permits - All Four Assessment Methods If a pipeline is operated under a special permit, from a review of selected records, were any one of the four accepted integrity assessment methods performed? (AR.SP.METHODSP.R) 190.341(d) (195.452(j)(5)) 3. Special Permits - Repair If a pipeline is operated under a special permit, has the process been modified to incorporate the requirements of the permit for required repairs? (AR.SP.REPAIRSP.P) 190.341(d) 4. Special Permits - Repair If a pipeline is operated under a special permit, from a review of selected records, were repairs performed in accordance with the requirements of the permit? (AR.SP.REPAIRSP.R) 190.341(d) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 13 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set CRM, SCADA, and Leak Detection - General 1. Control Room Management Criteria Do procedures adequately address the process and criteria that determine which facilities are determined to be control rooms? (CR.CRMGEN.CRMCRITERIA.P) 195.446(a) 2. Control Room Management Are CRM procedures formalized and controlled? (CR.CRMGEN.CRMMGMT.P) 195.446(a) 3. Control Room Management Were procedures approved, in place, and implemented on or before the regulatory deadline? (CR.CRMGEN.CRMIMPLEMENT.R) 195.446(a) 4. Control Room Management Are procedures readily available to controllers in the control room? (CR.CRMGEN.CRMPROCLOCATION.O) 195.446(a) CRM, SCADA, and Leak Detection - Roles and Responsibilities 1. Roles and Responsibilities Are there clear processes to describe each controller's physical domain of responsibility for pipelines and other facility assets? (CR.CRMRR.RESPONSIBLE.P) 195.446(b)(1) 2. Roles and Responsibilities Are there provisions in place to assure that only qualified individuals may assume control at any console/desk? (CR.CRMRR.QUALCONTROL.P) 195.446(b)(1) 3. Roles and Responsibilities If the physical domain of responsibility periodically changes, has a clear process been established to describe the conditions for when such a change occurs? (CR.CRMRR.DOMAINCHANGE.P) 195.446(b)(1) 4. Roles and Responsibilities Do processes address a controller's role during temporary impromptu (unplanned) changes in controller responsibilities? (CR.CRMRR.RESPCHANGE.P) 195.446(b)(1) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 14 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set 5. Roles and Responsibilities Do the defined roles and responsibilities require controllers to stay at the console to verify all SCADA commands that have been initiated are fulfilled, and that commands given via verbal communications are acknowledged before leaving the console for any reason? (CR.CRMRR.COMMANDVERIFY.P) 195.446(b)(1) 6. Controller Authority Have processes been established to define the controllers' authority and responsibilities when an abnormal operating condition is detected? (CR.CRMRR.AUTHORITYABNORMAL.P) 195.446(b)(2) 7. Overpressure Limits Are controllers aware of the current MOPs of all pipeline segments for which they are responsible, and have they been assigned the responsibility to maintain those pipelines at or below the MOP? (CR.CRMRR.PRESSLIMITS.O) 195.446(b)(2) 8. Controller Authority (Emergency Operations) Do processes define the controllers' authority and responsibility to make decisions, take actions, and communicate with others upon being notified of, or upon detection of, and during, an emergency or if a leak or rupture is suspected? (CR.CRMRR.AUTHORITYEMERGENCY.P) 195.446(b)(3) 9. Control Center Evacuation Do processes specifically address the controller's responsibilities in the event the control room must be evacuated? (CR.CRMRR.EVACUATION.P) 195.446(b)(3) 10. Communication Failure Do processes specifically address the controller's responsibilities in the event of a SCADA system or data communications system failure impacting large sections of the controller's domain of responsibility? (CR.CRMRR.COMMSYSFAIL.P) 195.446(b)(3) 11. Shift Change Process Have processes been established for the hand-over of responsibility that specify the type of information to be communicated to the oncoming shift? (CR.CRMRR.HANDOVER.P) 195.446(b)(4) (195.446(c)(5)) 12. Shift Change Process Do observations indicate adequate hand-over of responsibility to the oncoming shift? (CR.CRMRR.HANDOVER.O) 195.446(b)(4) (195.446(c)(5)) 13. Shift Change Process - Documentation Do processes require that records document the hand-over of responsibility, document the time the actual hand-over of responsibility occurs, and the key information and topics that were communicated during the hand-over? (CR.CRMRR.HANDOVERDOC.P) 195.446(b)(4) (195.446(c)(5)) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 15 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set 14. Shift Change Process - Documentation Are there records that document the hand-over of responsibility, document the time the actual hand-over of responsibility occurs, and the key information and topics that were communicated during the hand-over? (CR.CRMRR.HANDOVERDOC.R) 195.446(b)(4) (195.446(c)(5)) 15. Shift Change Process - Overlap Do processes require the controllers to discuss recent and impending important activities ensuring adequate overlap? (CR.CRMRR.HANDOVEROVERLAP.P) 195.446(b)(4) 16. Shift Change Process - Handover Alternative When a controller is unable to continue or assume responsibility for any reason, do the shift hand-over processes include alternative shift hand-over actions that specifically address this situation? (CR.CRMRR.HANDOVERALTERNATIVE.P) 195.446(b)(4) 17. Shift Change Process - Unattended Consoles Has the operator established an adequate process for occasions when the console is left temporarily unattended for any reason? (CR.CRMRR.UNATTENDCONSOLE.P) 195.446(b)(4) 18. Shift Change Process - Console Coverage Do processes maintain adequate console coverage during shift hand-over? (CR.CRMRR.CONSOLECOVERAGE.P) 195.446(b)(4) 19. Authority to Supersede Controller Action Disallowed - Controllers Do processes disallow others to have authority to direct or supersede the specific technical actions of a controller? (CR.CRMRR.OTHERAUTHORITYDISALLOW.P) 195.446(b)(5) 20. Authority to Supersede Controller Action Disallowed - Controllers Do records indicate that the policy disallowing others to have authority to direct or supersede the specific technical actions of a controller has been communicated to controllers and others? (CR.CRMRR.OTHERAUTHORITYDISALLOW.R) 195.446(b)(5) 21. Authority to Supersede Controller Action Disallowed - Controllers Are controllers aware of, and can reference, processes that disallow others to have authority to direct or supersede the specific technical actions of a controller? (CR.CRMRR.OTHERAUTHORITYDISALLOW.O) 195.446(b)(5) 22. Others with Authority Qualification - Controllers Does the process result in identification of required qualification elements for those authorized to direct or supersede the technical actions of a controller that are sufficient for those individuals to understand the implications of the scope of potential actions? (CR.CRMRR.OTHERAUTHORITYQUAL.P) 195.446(b)(5) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 16 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set 23. Others with Authority Qualification - Controllers Do records indicate that others given authority to direct or supersede the specific technical actions of a controller were qualified? (CR.CRMRR.OTHERAUTHORITYQUAL.R) 195.446(b)(5) 24. Others with Authority Implementation - Controllers Is the process defined with respect to the details of how those authorized to direct or supersede the technical actions of a controller are to implement their authority? (CR.CRMRR.OTHERAUTHORITYIMPLEMENT.P) 195.446(b)(5) 25. Others with Authority List - Controllers Is a list of individuals with authority to direct or supersede the technical actions of a controller readily available to controllers? (CR.CRMRR.OTHERAUTHORITYLIST.R) 195.446(b)(5) 26. Others with Authority Implementation - Controllers Do records adequately document occurrences of when others authorized to direct or supersede the technical actions of a controller have done so? (CR.CRMRR.OTHERAUTHORITYIMPLEMENT.R) 195.446(b)(5) 27. Others with Authority Implementation - Controllers Do others authorized to direct or supersede the technical actions of a controller demonstrate an understanding of the process to implement this authority? (CR.CRMRR.OTHERAUTHORITYIMPLEMENT.O) 195.446(b)(5) CRM, SCADA, and Leak Detection - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition 1. Adequate Information (API 1165 Compliance) Do processes clearly define the types of changes to the SCADA system(s) that constitute additions, expansions, or replacements under the meaning of the CRM rule? (CR.SCADA.SYSTEMMOC.P) 195.446(c)(1) 2. SCADA Displays Are there written processes to implement the API RP 1165 display standards to the SCADA systems that have been added, expanded, or replaced since August 1, 2012? (CR.SCADA.DISPLAYCONFIG.P) 195.446(c)(1) 3. SCADA API RP 1165 Human Factors Has section 4 of API RP 1165 regarding human factors engineering been implemented? (CR.SCADA.1165HUMANFACTORS.O) 195.446(c)(1) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 17 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set 4. SCADA Display Hardware Has section 5 of API RP 1165 regarding display hardware been implemented? (CR.SCADA.DISPLAYHARDWARE.R) 195.446(c)(1) 5. SCADA Display Layout Has section 6 of API RP 1165 regarding display layout and organization been implemented? (CR.SCADA.DISPLAYLAYOUT.R) 195.446(c)(1) 6. SCADA Display Navigation Has section 7 of API RP 1165 regarding display navigation been implemented? (CR.SCADA.DISPLAYNAVIGATION.R) 195.446(c)(1) 7. SCADA Display Objects Has section 8 of API RP 1165 regarding display object characteristics been implemented? (CR.SCADA.DISPLAYOBJECTS.O) 195.446(c)(1) 8. SCADA Display Dynamics Has section 9 of API RP 1165 regarding display object dynamics been implemented? (CR.SCADA.DISPLAYDYNAMICS.R) 195.446(c)(1) 9. SCADA Control Selection Has section 10 of API RP 1165 control selection and techniques been implemented? (CR.SCADA.CONTROLSELECTION.R) 195.446(c)(1) 10. SCADA Administration Has section 11 of API RP 1165 administration been implemented? (CR.SCADA.ADMINISTRATION.R) 195.446(c)(1) 11. SCADA Impracticality If any/all applicable paragraph(s) of API RP 1165 have not been implemented, has it been demonstrated and documented that the unimplemented provisions are impractical for the SCADA system used? (CR.SCADA.1165IMPRACTICAL.R) 195.446(c)(1) 12. Setpoints Does the process adequately define safety-related points? (CR.SCADA.SETPOINT.P) 195.446(c)(2) (195.406(b)) January 2021 HL.2021.01 Page 18 of 165 <<>> PHMSA Hazardous Liquid IA Question Set 13. Setpoints Do records indicate safety-related points have been adequately implemented? (CR.SCADA.SETPOINT.R) 195.446(c)(2) 14. Point-to-Point Verification Are there adequate processes to define and identify the circumstances which require a point-to-point verification? (CR.SCADA.POINTVERIFY.P) 195.446(c)(2) 15. Point-to-Point Verification Have required point-to-point verifications been performed? (CR.SCADA.POINTVERIFY.R) 195.446(c)(2) 16. Point-to-Point Verification Extent Are there adequate processes for the thoroughness of the point-to-point verification? (CR.SCADA.POINTVERIFYEXTENT.P) 195.446(c)(2) 17. Point-to-Point Verification Extent Do records demonstrate adequate thoroughness of the point-to-point verification? (CR.SCADA.POINTVERIFYEXTENT.R) 195.446(c)(2) 18. Point-to-Point Verification Extent Is there an adequate process for defining when the point-to-point verification must be completed? (CR.SCADA.POINTVERFIYINTVL.P) 195.446(c)(2) 19. Point-to-Point Verification Extent Do records indicate the point-to-point verification has been completed at the required intervals? (CR.SCADA.POINTVERFIYINTVL.R) 195.446(c)(2) 20. Point-to-Point Verification Are point-to-point verifications performed adequately when - **truncated:** true - **body characters:** 324929