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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 ...

Pipeline Materials

PHMSA currently collects reports from pipeline operators by material categories. These categories include cast/wrought iron, steel, and plastic. Cast or wrought iron pipelines were used from the early days of energy transportation through the 1940s. These pipelines are among the oldest energy...

LNG Operator Resources

LNG Forms (Incident & Annual Report)

PHMSA held a webinar to explain reporting requirements for LNG operators. Here is a link to the webinar.

Operator IDs & Construction Notification

Operator Registry Notification is used by operators to obtain new Operator Identification...

LNG Community Awareness

Federal pipeline safety regulations require that LNG facility operators communicate, coordinate, and cooperate with local public officials regarding preparation for emergency evacuation plans, providing mutual assistance in the event of emergencies, and keeping them advised of LNG plant fire-...

LNG Data and Maps

Accident and Incident Data 

To download LNG incident data, please visit the general accident and incident data page.

Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR Parts 191, 195) requires pipeline operators to submit incident reports within 30 days of a pipeline incident or...