Action
Notice of request for comments.
Summary
OPS has been meeting with representatives of the natural gas pipeline industry, research institutions, State pipeline safety agencies and public interest groups, to understand how integrity management principles can best be applied to improve the safety of gas pipelines. A public meeting was held on February 12-14, 2001, in Arlington, VA, to present the results of analyses and discussions, identify issues, and obtain public comments. By this notice we are seeking further information and clarification, and inviting further public comment about integrity management concepts as they relate to gas pipelines. This notice also announces commencement of an electronic public discussion forum on gas pipeline integrity management issues on the office of Pipeline Safety's internet home page.