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Operator Qualifications

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Inspection Information

PHMSA Forms Library containing OQ inspection forms

Current Inspection questions pertaining to the Operator Qualification are contained in the Pipeline Inspector Forms available at Pipeline Compliance Forms.

OQ Enforcement Guidance

Operator Qualification

About Operator Qualification 

This webpage is designed to provide information to regulators, pipeline operators, contractors and vendors on the Operator Qualification (OQ) Rule (49 CFR Part 192, Subpart N and 49 CFR Part 195, Subpart G). This rule, which was adopted into the Code of Federal...

Operator Qualification Contacts

For further information regarding Operator Qualification, please contact the representative in your region:

OPS Western Region

Alaska; Arizona; California; Colorado; Hawaii; Idaho; Montana; Nevada; Oregon; Utah; Washington; Wyoming. Diana L. Fehling E-mail: Diana.fehling@dot.gov...

Historical Data and Information

To assure safety in the transport of hazardous gases and liquids in the nation's pipelines, pipeline operators who perform covered tasks must be qualified. Qualified means that an individual has been evaluated and can perform assigned covered tasks and recognize and react to abnormal operating...