Once an operator has wax filled a casing, does this allow the operator to reprioritize the filled casing within the next integrity re-assessment cycle?
Yes. Operators are allowed to reprioritize a casing in an ECDA region based on the new risk assessment conducted in accordance with 49 CFR § 192.917(c). If a wax filled casing is deemed to present less of a threat than an unfilled casing, then it might be deemed a lower priority in the next integrity re-assessment cycle. However, all pipe must be re-assessed every 7 (or fewer) years by an allowable assessment method in accordance with 49 CFR § 192.939(a) and (b).
Related Questions
- Must an operator always perform a 100% direct examination inspection of the carrier pipe within the casing under Step 3, Direct Examination, when doing an ECDA assessment?
- Once an operator has wax filled a casing, does this allow the operator to reprioritize the filled casing within the next integrity re-assessment cycle?
- Are there wait lists for the official Cycle events once all spots are filled?
