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Can operators include rural gathering systems in integrity management plans and programs? If so, will PHMSA Pipeline Safety inspect these portions of their plans and programs?

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Can operators include rural gathering systems in integrity management plans and programs? If so, will PHMSA Pipeline Safety inspect these portions of their plans and programs?

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Operators can include rural gathering systems in their integrity management program if desired. However, at this time, the provisions of 195.452 do not apply to rural, low stress pipelines, and PHMSA Pipeline Safety will not inspect for compliance on these lines.