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Pipeline Safety: Operator Qualification (OQ) Program Modifications

Notice; Issuance of Advisory Bulletin.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is issuing this Advisory Bulletin to inform pipeline operators about the standardized notification process for operator qualification (OQ) plan transmittal from the operator to PHMSA. This Advisory Bulletin also informs operators about the addition to PHMSA's glossary of definitions of the terms "Observation of on-the-job performance" as applicable to determining employee qualification and "Significant" as applicable to OQ program modifications requiring notification. Finally, it makes other miscellaneous clarifications to assist operators in complying with OQ program requirements.

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