Can operators count prior assessments of low-risk segments used as baselines against the requirement to complete 50% of their covered mileage by December 17, 2007?
Yes. The rule requires that operators prioritize covered pipeline segments for baseline assessment based on risk. Thus, the schedule in the Baseline Assessment Plan generally should show that the highest risk segments are scheduled for assessment prior to the lower risk segments. However, this does not preclude an operator from using a prior assessment for a baseline, even if the segment(s) covered by that assessment later turn out to be relatively lower risk. • FAQ-33. The rule requires that 50% of the covered segments be assessed by December 17, 2007. For purposes of determining the 50% criterion, does an operator use the total mileage that has been and will be assessed, or just the mileage that has been determined to be in an HCA? (For example, most operators who use internal inspection will pig a greater distance than just the portion of the pipeline that can affect an HCA.) [05/20/2004]Answer: For purposes of satisfying the progress requirements, operators must use the cumulative
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