Must non-pipe elements of a pipeline system that can affect HCAs (e.g., stations and facilities) have been identified?
Yes. While the assessment requirements of 49 CFR 195.452 are applicable to line pipe, all other requirements, including segment identification, are applicable to the entire pipeline system as defined in 49 CFR 195.2. PHMSA Pipeline Safety expects operators to understand which pump stations, terminals, and other facilities might also affect HCAs in the event of a failure.
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