Operator Qualifications
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OQ Frequently Asked Questions
This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) guidance document provides additional information on operator qualification regulations. PHMSA provides FAQs to help the public understand how to comply with the existing requirements under the Regulations, but FAQs are not substantive rules, are not meant to...Regulatory Information
Reference documents related to the Operator Qualification Program are available below.
OQ Rulemaking – Final Rules: Amdt. 195-67, 64 FR 46853, Aug. 27, 1999 Amdt. 192-86 64 FR 46853, Aug 27, 1999 Amdt. 195-72, 66 FR 43523, Aug. 20, 2001 Amdt. 192-90, 66 FR 43523, Aug. 20, 2001...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 Regulations, requires ...
Operator Qualification Overview
The Operator Qualification rule was adopted into the Code of Federal Regulations under Subpart N in 49 CFR Part 192 and Subpart G in 49 CFR Part 195. Under the rule, each pipeline operator is responsible for developing an OQ program, following their written OQ plan, establishing a...