Capabilities
The highly experienced pipeline engineers at APTECH can help you meet these requirements using the following programs:
APTECHPrimeSM
- Systematic, engineering focused approach to pipeline present assessment, integrity program gap analysis and integrity management plan development.
- Proven quality control procedures to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Single point project management providing for increased efficiencies, project wide safety/technical procedures and key field support services under one umbrella company.
- Continuity of Service/Regulatory Compliance - Provisions for long term pipeline system operation and integrity management planning.
- A procedure controlled, digitized document management process
- Private project team web site/Password protected 3 stage data access restrictions for project team members.
- 24/7 Self service access to information
- A process for rapid, organized response to regulatory queries or information requests.
- Client Personnel Training Program - On site seminars and provision of seminar related hard copy reference information, for project related technical disciplines as conducted by APTECH consulting professionals
- Knowledge Access Program - Preferred client read only access to APTECH library of public domain industry / research papers, regulatory documentation and technical presentations.
The federal government has established the minimum pipeline safety standards under the
U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 49 "Transportation", Parts 190 - 199.
The Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), within the U. S. Department of Transportation,
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), has overall regulatory responsibility for hazardous liquid and
gas pipelines under its jurisdiction in the United States.
A fully compliant Integrity Management Program requires 16 separate elements. These elements are:
A fully compliant Integrity Management Program requires 16 separate elements. These elements are:
- Identify HCA's
- Baseline Plan
- Threat & Risk Analysis
- Direct Assessment (ECDA)
- Direct Assessment (ICDA)
- Direct Assessment (SCCDA)
- Remediation Procedures
- Continual Evaluation & Assessment
- Confirmatory Direct Assessment
- Preventive & Mitigative Measures
- Performance Measures
- Record Keeping
- Management of Change
- Quality Assurance
- Communication Plan
- Submittal of Program Documents