Program Effectiveness

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• NTSB Recommendations & Regulatory Reform

• OQ NPRM is in Limbo

• On-Shore Hazardous Liquid Pipelines (Final…almost)

• Gas Transmission & Gathering Pipelines (GPAC)

• Plastic Pipe (NPRM)

• Rupture Detection and Valves – ASV/RCV (NPRM)

Regulatory Rulemaking Activities

• Operators must Identify & Manage Risk

• Rules are a MINIMUM Requirement

• Operators Encouraged to do More

• Promote Pipeline Safety Mgmt. Systems (PSMS)

• Focus is on Performance (Outcomes)

Regulatory Focus & Expectations

Program Effectiveness

What is it?

What is Program Effectiveness?

The degree to which objectives are achieved

& the extent to which problems are resolved.

Efficiency = Doing things right

Effectiveness = Doing the right things

What is aProgram Effectiveness Evaluation?

Fundamental process of an

organization's efforts to achieve a

continuous improvement.

Types of Effectiveness Evaluations

Outcome Evaluation measures program

effects by assessing the progress in the

outcomes of a program.

Impact Evaluation assesses program

effectiveness in achieving its ultimate goals.

Program Effectiveness & Models for Continuous Improvement

• API RP 1173 – PSMS (PDCA)

• Dupont-Bradley Curve

• Reactive (instinct/rules) to Interdependence (team)

• Deming Cycle or Shewart Circle (PDCA)

• Kaizen (Japanese: kai=change/zen=good)

• Often used with Six Sigma (data driven approach)

• Plan-Do-Check-Act

• Based on API 1173

• API 1161 Ver. 4(2018/19?)

API 1161 TasksAnnex Y

Program Effectiveness

Program Effectiveness

Where is it required?

1. Properly conducted performance evaluations

2. Appropriate KSAs for the specific covered task

3. Adequate training for the covered task

4. Training & Evaluations updated with task and policy changes

5. Communication of Changes (MOC)

6. & 7. Recognition & Reaction to AOCs

8. Qualified Individuals (employees and contractors)

9. Direct and Observe non-qualified personnel

10. Adherence to policies, procedures and equipment usage

11. Follow Span-of-Control limitations

12. Evaluators & Training meet program requirements

13. Qualified supervision focused on a single task

Program Effectiveness – OQ NPRM

• Requirements

192.616 & API RP 1162, Section 8/Appendix E

• PHMSA Inspection Form 21

Public Awareness Program Effectiveness

• 23 Inspection Elements

• #18 – 23 specific to Program Effectiveness Evaluation

Program Effectiveness - Public Awareness

• Requirements

192.945 & ASME/ANSI B31.8S, Appendix A

• PHMSA Inspection Form:

PHMSA GT Integrity Management (IA Equivalent)

• 100 Total Inspection Elements

• 4 elements specific to Program Effectiveness Evaluation

• New Gas Rule: Effectiveness of Methods & Processes

Program EffectivenessExisting Integrity Managment

• Effectiveness of Methods & Processes

• Requirements - Proposed

192.13 (d) Each operator of an onshore gas transmission pipeline must evaluate and mitigate, as necessary, risks to the public and environment as an integral part of managing pipeline design, construction, operation, maintenance, and integrity, including management of change.

192.13(e) Each operator must make and retain records that demonstrate compliance with this part.

(2) Records must be traceable, verifiable, and complete.

Program EffectivenessProposed Gas P/L Rule – Integrity Mgmt.

Requires Pipeline Operators to:• Identify each segment of a natural gas transmission pipeline

located in an HCA (i.e., an area where a leak or rupture could do the most harm); (also must identify new MCA’s)

• Develop and implement a “baseline” safety assessment plan that identifies the potential threats to each of these “covered segments””

• Prioritize covered segments for assessment;• Evaluate preventive and mitigative measures;• Remediate conditions; and• Implement a process for continual evaluation and assessment

Program EffectivenessProposed Gas P/L Rule – Integrity Mgmt.

• Operators are Accountable for Programs

• Operators Must Identify, Understand & Manage Risk

• Tailor Programs to Systems, Operations & Practices

• Program Elements and Actual Activities Must Align

• Set goals/metrics, measure, change & improve

Accountability, Consistency,& Continuous Improvement

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