Can operators aggregate ECDA regions after the process is started and they determine that some regions have common features?
Yes, operators can aggregate ECDA regions if they have similar characteristics (See NACE RP-0502-2002, Section 3.5.1.2). • Baseline Assessment Plan (BAP) [Top] [Bottom] FAQ-36. If an operator develops a single Baseline Assessment Plan that covers both intra- and interstate pipelines, does the need to complete assessments on 50% of the pipeline mileage in HCAs apply to both intra- and interstate line segments, or just interstate line segment mileage? Should the company s Plan identify whether line segments are intra- or interstate? [06/29/2004]Answer: Operators must comply with federal and, when applicable, state pipeline safety requirements. The 50% requirement in the federal integrity management program regulation applies to all pipeline systems that are covered under the rule – interstate and intrastate. Thus, an operator may develop a single Baseline Assessment Plan that covers both intrastate and interstate pipelines. An operator is to rank, assess and remediate its system as a who
