3.

Integrity Assessment
1. Segment Identification
Results Review Integrity Management
Integrity Management
Inspection Protocol Overview
1.01 HCA Identification Inspection Protocol Overview
3.01 Qualifications
2. Baseline
1.02 Direct Intersection of Reviewers
Assessment Plan
Method and Exceptions
3.02 ILI Vendor Specs
1.03 Release Locations
and Spill Volumes 3.03 Validation of
2.01 Assessment Assessment Results
1.04 Overland Spread of Method
Liquid Pool 3.04 Integration of
Other Information with
1.05 Water Transport Assessment Results 4. Remedial Action
Analysis 2.02 Prioritized
1.06 Air Dispersion Analysis Assessment 3.05 Identifying and
Schedule Categorizing Defects
1.07 Identification of Segments
4.01 Process
that Could Indirectly Affect an 3.06 Hydrostatic Test
HCA
1.08 Timely Completion of 2.03 Prior 3.07 Other Assessment
Segment Identification Assessments Technologies 4.02 Implementation

IM Program Integrity
Elements Assurance
5.01 Comprehensiveness 6.01 Actions Considered 7.01 Periodic Evaluation 8.01 Process Approach
of Approach
7.02 Re-assessment Intervals
6.02 Application of Risk 8.02 Performance Metrics
5.02 Integration of Risk Analysis 7.03 Assessment Methods
Information 8.03 Communication of
7.04 Assessment Interval
6.03 Decision Basis Variance Evaluation Results
5.03 Input Information
6.04 Leak Detection: 7.05 ECDA Pre-Assessment 8.04 Root Cause Analysis
5.04 Risk Analysis of Evaluation Factors
Segments that Could 7.06 ECDA Indirect Inspection
8.05 Process Revision
Affect HCAs 6.05 Leak Detection: 7.07 ECDA Direct Examination and Document Control
Operator Actions/Reactions
5.05 Results
7.08 ECDA Post Assessment 8.06 Process Formality
6.06 EFRD: Evaluation
5.06 Facilities Risk Factors
Analysis 7. Continual Process of
8. Program Evaluation
Evaluation and Assessment
6. Preventive and
5. Risk Analysis Mitigative Actions
 Segment Identification
Additional Guidance Overview
1.03 Release Locations and Inspection of Implementation and
Spill Volume Results of Segment Identification
Analysis
Water Crossings
Review
1.02 Direct Intersection Topography 1.04 Overland Spread NPMS
Method and Exceptions of Liquid Pool HCAs Definitions from Other Sources
1.01 HCA Identification Distance to HCA Release Volume Calculations
Transport Analysis Calculations
Define Intersection Fixed Spacing Justification for Assumptions
Valid Assumptions
Endpoints (Including Buffer Zones)
Facilities Spreadsheets or Other Listing of
NPMS
Topography Segment Endpoints
Facilities Failure Size
Operator Maps/GIS
Operating Conditions Spill Response
Computer Analysis
Methodology Actions
Local Detection &
Knowledge Response Time
Manual Analysis Local Factors
Methodolgy Drain Down (Ditches, Farm
Tiles, etc.)
Release Rate
Rigorous and Valid (Imp. for HVL) All
Periodic Technical Justification Valid Computer
Updates of Exceptions Design Factors Modeling Techniques Segments
that
Could
Stream Conditions, Flow Applicability (HVL, Applicable Analysis Factors Category 1 Pipe (12/31/01)
Characteristics, Change in Special Cases for per 1.04 through 1.08
Affect
Properties of Commodity in Water Certain non-HVLs) HCAs
Segments Identified by Category 2 Pipe (11/18/02)
Specific Factors to Selection of Specific Endpoints
Consider such as MTBE, Analysis Model and Category 3 Pipe (Before Ops)
Buoyancy, Solubility, Off- Software Tool Buffer Zone Identifies All
gassing (H2S), etc. Locations Within Buffer
Modeling of Physical Distance 1.08 Completion by
Indirect Introduction Into Properties Deadline
Water via Overland Technical Justification for
Spread or Spray Valid Inputs and Exceptions if HCA is
Assumptions Closer than Buffer Zone
Distance Segment Identification
Valid Assumptions Process Inspection
Threshold LOC
Facilities Review
Spill Response Actions
Secondary Effects IM Program Documentation
1.07 Identification of Segments Policy Documents
Implementing Procedures
1.05 Stream/Water that Could Indirectly Affect an HCA
Software Documentation
Transport Analsysis 1.06 Air Dispersion Analysis

2.01 Assessment Methods
Methods Appropriate for Pipeline
Specific Risk Factors
ILI Tools that Detect Corrosion
and Deformation Anomalies
Acceptable Method per 452 (c)
Methods for Low Freq ERW or
Lap Welded Pipe Susceptible
to Longitudinal Seam Defects
Method Capable of Detecting Cracks for
Include Multiple "Could Affect" Segments:
Pipeline with Known Crack Risk Factors
90-Day Notification for
Other Technology
Corrosion Control Effectiveness for
Pressure Tested Segments
Prior Assessments Must
Use Methods Acceptable
Under 452 (c)
Assessments Completed Before
1/1/96 (Category 1) or 2/18/97
(Category 2) are not Allowed
2.03 Prior Assessments
Baseline Assessment Plan
Additional Guidance Overview
2.02 Prioritized Assessment Schedule
All "Could Affect"
Segments Scheduled
50% Progress Milestone
100% Completion Milestone
Schedule Appears
Reasonable & Achievable
Higher Risk Segments
Assessed First
Consideration of All Risk Factors,
Including those in 452 (e)
In Cases Where Assessment Sections
Explanation of Method to Aggregate Data in Part K of the most recent Form
Segments and Establish Priorities
PHMSA F 7000-1.1 appear valid and completed
Timely and
Accurate
Assessment of
Pipeline Integrity
Inspection of Baseline Assessment
Plans
Review
Baseline Assessment Plan
Segment Listing
Risk Ranking
Risk Drivers
Capabilities of Tools Selected
Justification for Assessment
Method Selection
Schedule Details
Completion Progress
Baseline Assessment Plan
Revisions
 Integrity Assessment Results Review
3.02 ILI Vendor Specs Additional Guidance Overview
Tool Vendor Services
& Accountability 3.03 Validation of
Tool Specs (incl. Assessment Results
Tolerances) Review of Assessment Results
Process Inspection
Vendor Reporting Selection of
Within 180 Days Verification Digs Review
3.01 Qualifications of
Reviewers IM Program Documentation
Immediate Reporting
Procedures for Interacting with
of Imminent Threats Collection, Vendor
Documentation & Procedures for Supporting ILI
Qualification Criteria/Threshold for Dissemination of Including Tool Run, Preliminary
Requirements Vendor Reporting of Info from Dig Review of Data, Validation Digs,
Anomalies
etc.
Procedures for Verification of Procedures for Conducting Hydros
Current Level
Interaction wi/ Vendor Anomaly Location Procedures for Review of
of Qualification
and Skills Assessment Results (Both ILI and
Variances to Vendor Hydro) and Analyzing Data
Performance Specs Documented Historical
Plan and Schedule to or Analytical Basis for
Achieve Required Qualifications of Not Performing
Qualification Vendor Personnel Verification Digs
Identification
of Integrity
Additional Data Sources (CIS, ROW, Discovery within Documentation of Cause
Criteria for Threats
Selection of Other
CP, One-Call, Tool Tolerance, 180 Days of Test Failures
Technology
Design, Construction, Operations,
Maintenance, Repair, etc.)
Categorize per Accepted Industry
Metallurgical Evaluation
452 (h) Criteria of Test Failures Practices/Standards
Collection & Dissemination of
Info to Persons Reviewing Inspection of Assessment Records and the
Assessment Results Operator's Review of Assessment Records
Definition of When Analysis of Method to Validate
"Discovery" Occurs Pressure Reversals Results (Including the Integrated Review with Other
Systematic Integration of
Information)
Data with ILI Results
Actions Required if Records Demonstrating Procedures for Review
New Industry or
Review of Assessment Compliance with Subpart E Excavations Vendor Assessment Reports
Accident Info
Results Cannot Be Excavation Records
Documented Results of Completed within 180 Basis for Test Other Information Analyzed in Conjunction
Days of Assessment Reporting with Assessments Results
Integrated Info Analysis Acceptance and Requirements
Validity Conclusions and Resulting Actions
and Discovery Records containing anomaly data,
Identification of Integrity
including date of discovery, anomaly type,
Threats or Trends
characteristics, repair category, location,
3.05 Identifying & 3.06 Hydrostatic 3.07 Other date of repair, and other risk factor data.
Categorizing Defects Test Technology Data Integration Software or Records/GIS
3.04 Integration of Other
Information with
Assessment Results
 Remedial Action
4.01 Remedial Action Process Additional Guidance Overview

Prioritized Remediation Schedule

Documented Justification that Changes Remedial Action

to Repair Schedule will Not Jeopardize Process Inspection
Public Safety or the Environment
Review
IM Program Documentation
Notification if Repair Schedule Can Not O&M Manual
Be Met and Pressure is Not Reduced Repair Procedures
Procedures for Determining Repair
Schedule Priorities
Pressure Reduction for Immediate Repair Conditions

Limitation of Pressure Reduction to 365 Days

Repairs Comply with 49 CFR 195.422

Recordkeeping for Repairs Repair or

Remediation
of Integrity
Prioritized Schedule Developed
Threats
Repairs Accomplished per the Prioritized Schedule

Any Schedule Changes Documented and Demonstrated not to

Pose a Risk to Safety or the Environment
Inspection of Implementation for
Notifications and Justification Remedial Action

Pressure Reduction or Shutdown for Immediate Repair Conditions Review

Repair Records
Excavation/Remediation Schedule
Pressure Reduction Determined via ANSI B31.4 Documentation of Changes to Repair
Section 451.7 or other Valid Engineering Basis Schedule
Notifications
Pressure Reduction Remained in Place No More Than 365 Days Operating Records (Pressure
Reductions)
Calculations of Safe Operating
Repairs Made per 49 CFR 195.422 Pressure

Data in Part J of Form PHMSA F 7000-1.1 valid and complete

4.02 Remedial Action Implementation


5.01 Comprehensiveness
of Approach
Risk Factors Related
to Integrity Threats
Risk Factors Related
to Consequences
Integration with "Could
Affect" Analysis
Uniform Risk Characteristics
Approach for Application of Risk
Factors that Vary Across the
Pipeline Unit Being Analyzed
Process for Relating Pipeline
Subdivision Units Used in Risk
Analysis to (1) Sections Defined for
Assessments and (2) Segments
that Could Affect HCAs
5.04 Risk Analysis of Pipeline
Could Affect HCA Segments
Risk Analysis
Additional Guidance Overview
5.02 Integration of Risk
Information 5.03 Input Information
Input Data Needed to Assessment Results Inspection of Implementation for Risk
Characterize Risk Factors Analysis Activities
Accuracy of Data
Review
Justification for Analytical
Input Data
Tool, Model, or Algorithm
Assurance of Completeness Segment Specific Risk Calculations
& Quality of Data & Scores
Structured Process & Guidelines Analysis Results
Segment Rankings
Appropriate Use of Excessively Risk Driver Reports
Justification for Weighting Factors Conservative Data Graphical Display of Results
Risk Integration Process that Structured Process for
Emphasizes Safety & Environment Subjective Input Data
Integration of Other Factors Operator & Industry
Not Included in Risk Model Operating Experience Data
Identification
of Pipeline
Highest Risk Locations Documented Risks
Approach for Risk
Analysis of Facilities
Important Risk Drivers
Results Useful in Risk Analysis
Differentiation of Relative Risk
Determining Actions Process Inspection
Among Pipeline Segments
to Reduce Risk
Review
IM Program Documentation
All Modes of Operation 5.06 Facilities Policy Documents
Implementing Procedures
Selection of Risk Factors to
Uncertainty Evaluation & Resolution Analyze
Software Documentation
Risk Model Descriptions
5.05 Meaningful Results Algorithms/Formulae
Justification for Weighting
Factors
Input Data Sources
 Additional Preventive & Mitigative Actions
Additional Guidance Overview

6.01 Actions Considered

6.03 Decision Basis
6.02 Application of Risk
Significant Causes Analysis Additional Preventive & Mitigative Actions
Systematic Decision-
& Risk Drivers Process Inspection
Making Process
Analysis of All Risk Factors Review
Broad Sprectrum of Priority on Highest Risk
in 451(i)(2) - Exceptions IM Program Documentation
Potential Actions, Incl. Lines & Facilities
Must Be Justified Procedures
Those Listed in 452(i)(1)
Process for Identifying & Evaluating
Analysis of All Other Risk Basis for Risk Control Measures
Effectiveness of Current Programs Criteria for Decision-Making
Risk Factors That Decision-Making
Could Pose a Threat Leak Detection System Documentation
Consider Spectrum of Actions Documentation of All
Address Consequences Candidate Actions Considered
Consider Both Physical Mods of Failures
and Procedural Changes Implementation of Approved Identify
Assurance of Up-to-date Preventive & Mitigative Actions
Actions for Facilities Analysis Prior to Use as Planned/Scheduled Additional
Actions to
Prevent or
Required Factors in 452(i)(3) Documented Basis for All Required Factors in 452(i)(4) or
or Justification for Exclusion Operator Actions Credited Justification for Exclusion Mitigate
in LDS Evaluation Releases
Additional Evaluation Factors,e.g., Additional Evaluation Factors
Use of SCADA Controller Performance to
Leak Detection Thresholds Engage/Activate and Mute/ Consideration of Risk
Flow & Pressure Measures Disable LDS Features Analysis Results
Testing of Leak Detection Inspection of the Implementation of
Additional Preventive and Mitigative
Integration of Emergency Factors Affecting the Swiftness Measures Analysis:
Evaluate Spectrum of Leak Scenarios Response Procedures of Pipeline Shutdown Capability
to Determine Overall Effectiveness with LDS Indications Review
Response to Transient Related Risk Analysis
All Modes of Operation Controller Authority & Conditions Analysis of Existing Capabilities
Responsibility to Respond Analysis Documentation
Use of API-1130 for CPM Systems to Leak Indicators, Potential Effects of EFRD Justification for Assumptions
Including Shutdown Additions, Including: Basis for Decisions on Additional
LDS Availability & Reliability Valve Sequencing Preventive & Mitigative Actions
Supervisor Availability for Inadvertent Actuation Leak Detection Evaluation Study
Consideration of Shutdown Decisions Pressure Transients EFRD Risk Analysis & Effectiveness
Enhancements to Existing LDS During Valve Actuation Studies
Records Listing Risk Controls
6.06 Leak Detection: Operator Considered & Evaluation of Those
6.04 Leak Detection: Actions/Reactions 6.07 EFRD: Actions
Evaluation Factors Evaluation Factors

Note: LDS - Leak Detection System


7.01 Periodic Evaluation
Reassessment Schedule Not
Periodic Evaluation of Pipeline
Integrity Based On All Risk
Factors, Including:
Risk Factors Listed in 452(e)
Information Analysis Results
per 452(g)
Decisions About Additional
Preventive and Mitigative
Actions
Consideration of Remedial
Actions Taken
Consideration of all Integrity
Assessments
Identification and Collection
of Adequate Data to Support
ECDA Pre-assessment
ECDA Feasibility
Assessment Conducted
Establish Appropriate
Requirements for Selection
of Indirect Inspection Tools
ECDA Regions Identified
Application of More
Restrictive Criteria When
Conducting Initial ECDA
Pre-assessment
7.05 ECDA Pre-Assessment
7.02 Re-assessment Intervals
Pipeline Specific Risk Issues
to Exceed Five Years
Reassessment Intervals
Based on all Risk Factors
and Information, Including:
Risk Factors Listed
in 452(e)
Results of Last
Integrity Assessment
Information Analysis
Results per 452(g)
Indirect Inspection Measurements
Conducted in Accordance with
NACE RP0502-2002, Section 4.2
Severity of Indications and
Urgency for Direct Examination
are Characterized in Accordance
with NACE RP0502-2002
Sections 4.3 and 5.2
Application of More Restrictive
Criteria When Conducting Initial
ECDA Indirect Inspection
Application of More Restrictive
Criteria When Conducting Initial
7.06 ECDA Indirect Inspection
7.03 Assessment Methods
Methods Appropriate for Notification to Exceed Five Year
Consideration of Completed
Assessment Results
ILI Tools Detect Corrosion &
Deformation Anomalies
Method for Low Freq. ERW and
Lap Welded Pipe Susceptible to
Seam integrity Issues
Detect Cracks if Known
Crack Risk Factors
90-Day Notification to Use
Other Technology
Corrosion Control Effectiveness
for Pressure Tested Segments
Periodic Review of
Reassessment Methods
Excavations and Data Collection
Corrosion Defect Criteria
Root Cause Identified
Additional Criteria Developed if Root
Cause Analysis Reveals Conditions
for Which ECDA is Unsuitable
Mitigation/Preclusion of Future
External Corrosion Resulting from
Significant Root Causes
Comprehensive Data Evaluation
with Regard to Categorizing Repairs
and Classifying Indications
Criteria to Address Reclassification
and Reprioritization of Indications
Criteria for Internal Notification
Procedures
Alternate Methods to Assess
Defects Other than External
Corrosion
ECDA Direct Inspection
7.07 ECDA Direct Examination
Continual Evaluation & Assessment
Additional Guidance Overview
7.04 Assessment Interval Variance
Reassessment Interval Inspection of Implementation for
Engineering Justifications Continual Evaluation & Assessments
270-Day Advance
Notification Review
Other Methods for Reassessment Plan (Methods &
Equivalent Understanding Schedules)
of P/L Condition Risk Factors
Previous Assessment Results
Alternative Interval
Analysis Supporting Assessment
Technically Rigorous
Interval Selection
Justification
Justification for Assumptions
Unavailable Technology Notifications and Related
180-Day Advance Documentation and Justifications
Notification
Interim Actions to Evaluate
Integrity
Estimate of Completion Date
Adequate Justification
Pro-active ID of Issues that
Continuing
Impact Schedule Assessment of
Pipeline
Determination of Integrity
Reassessment Intervals
Adjustment of Reassessment
Intervals if Required in
Accordance with 452 (j) (3)
Continual Evaluation & Assessment
Process Inspection
Performance Measures for
Evaluating Long-term Review
Effectiveness of ECDA IM Program Documentation
Policy Documents
Implementing Procedures
Incorporation of Feedback to Baseline Assessment Plan
Demonstrate Continuous Continual Assessment Plan
Improvement Risk Analysis
Technical Methods for Assessment
Interval Determination (e.g.,
corrosion or crack growth models)
ECDA Plan/Implementation
7.08 ECDA Post-Assessment

8.01 Process Approach
Self Assessments,
Audits, Management
Reviews
Scope and Timing of
Periodic Evaluations
Performance Goals
and Objectives
Roles and Responsibilities
Review and Follow-
up of Findings
Rigorous and Thorough
Analysis of Problems and
Integrity Events
ID, Tracking, and Follow-up
of Recommendations and
Corrective Actions
Communication of
Lessons Learned from
Root Cause Analysis
8.04 Root Cause Analysis
Pipeline is Sold or Acquired
8.02 Performance Metrics
Type and Frequency
Program Implementation Metrics
Threat Specific Metrics
Defined Performance Goals
Benchmark Performance
Against Industry Performance
Trending of Performance Metrics
Trending of Near Misses
Comprehensive Written
Integrity Management Program
Adequate Documentation to
Support Decisions and Actions
Periodic Review of All
IM Program Elements
Interface Between
Program Elements
Feedback on Change in
Pipeline Conditions into
IM Program Elements
Document Change
Control and Retention
Transfer of IM
Documentation When
8.05 Process Revision
and Document Control
Performance Measures & Program Evaluation
Additional Guidance Overview
Performance Measures &
Program Evaluation
8.03 Communication of Results Process Inspection
Review
Preparation and Distribution IM Program Documentation
of Periodic Reports Policy Documents
Implementing Procedures
Method for Performance Metric
Analysis & Trending
Communication of Company's Root Cause Analysis Methodology
Integrity Performance and Documentation
Actions Taken Self-Assessment or Internal Audit
Process
Management Follow-up to Address
Significant Integrity Issues
IM Program
Improvement
Ensure All IM Rule
Requirements are Captured
Document Technical
Basis and Assumptions
Develop and Identify
Implementing Procedures Inspection of Implementation of
Performance Measurement Program
Have Sufficient Detail and
Specificity to Ensure Review
Successful Implementation Performance Metrics & Data
Target Performance Objectives
Identify Roles and
Root Cause Analyses Results
Responsibilities
Audits/Self Assessment Reports
Define Distribution of Corrective Action Tracking System
Key IM Documents Implementation Records for Selected
Corrective Actions
Identify Management
Involvement in IM Program
Document QA/QC Process
to Ensure Accuracy and
Consistency of IM Process
8.06 Process Formality