What are the state Pipeline Safety agency roles in the integrity management inspection process?
PHMSA Pipeline Safety works with hazardous liquid state Pipeline Safety programs in conducting integrity management inspections. PHMSA Pipeline Safety has provided training in the integrity management rule, the inspection protocols, and the inspection process for states with hazardous liquid programs. Integrity management training courses have been developed and offered to provide integrity management training to new state inspectors. Prior to integrity management inspections, PHMSA Pipeline Safety solicits information about local issues or state program integrity concerns associated with the pipeline being inspected. In those instances where operators provide integrity program information prior to an inspection, that information is shared with the state programs in the states in which the operator has assets. Where possible, states participate along with PHMSA Pipeline Safety in the inspection of interstate operators. States may also assist in follow-up inspections to address specific
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