Can prior assessments be relied upon to meet the requirement that operators begin assessment activities by June 17, 2004?
Yes, provided the assessment meets the requirement of Subpart O and can be used as a baseline assessment. • Rule Basics [Top] [Bottom] FAQ-167. How should the operator address “must” and “shall” statements in the standard? In some cases, the standard provides for an alternative action if the “must” and “shall” statements are not implemented. [06/29/2004]Answer: When standards are incorporated into a rule by reference, the requirements of the standard become requirements of the rule. Operators are required to implement “must” and “shall” statements in the standard. Where the standard provides an alternative, e.g., in the event an action that “must” be done cannot be accomplished, the alternative must be implemented with appropriate justification. (In the event of conflicts between provisions in the standard and the Rule, the Rule takes precedence).FAQ-244. What is the OPS position with regard to implementation of “should” statements in industry standards that are invoked by the rule? [0
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